Anzar High School
Tel:
(831) 623-7660
Anzar High School serves 357 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Anzar High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Anzar High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Anzar High School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 357 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Anzar High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Anzar High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4832 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 26% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aromas/San Juan Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Anzar High School is Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy (6.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is San Juan (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Juan Bautista San Juan Grades: K-8 | 335 students
2.6 miles
100 Nyland Dr.
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-4538 2.6 K-8 335 - Aromas Aromas Grades: K-8 | 409 students
5.1 miles
365 Vega St.
Aromas, CA 95004
(831) 726-5100 5.1 K-8 409 - Gilroy Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Grades: 9-12 | 288 students
6.5 miles
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909 6.5 9-12 288 - Salinas Echo Valley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 531 students
7.0 miles
147 Echo Valley Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2308 7.0 K-6 531 - Hollister Accelerated Achievement Academy Grades: 4-8 | 137 students
7.6 miles
1151 Buena Vista Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460 7.6 4-8 137
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