Anaheim Union High School District

501 Crescent Way
Anaheim, CA 92803-3520
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Anaheim Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 28,368 students in Anaheim Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Anaheim Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
28,368 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
1,315 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Anaheim Union High School District, which is ranked #1030 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1034 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Anaheim Union High  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anaheim Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anaheim Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Anaheim Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Anaheim Union High  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
66 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,928 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
17%
12%
# Hispanic Students
19,711 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
56%
# Black Students
562 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
2,321 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
133 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
635 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,325
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,520
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,732
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,826
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,799
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,166
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,782 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,246 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$533 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Anaheim Union High  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$518 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Anaheim Union High  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,782
$19,801
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Anaheim Union High  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,246
$18,236
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Anaheim Union High  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Anaheim Union High School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Grades: 7-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington Junior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4351 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-4201
Grades: 7-8
| 1,177 students
Rank: #33.
Cypress High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9801 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-4144
Grades: 9-12
| 2,865 students
Rank: #44.
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
830 S. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Grades: 7-12
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8281 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 2,162 students
Rank: #66.
Walker Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8132 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4051
Grades: 7-8
| 909 students
Rank: #77.
Savanna High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N. Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 220-4262
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #88.
Western High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S. W.ern Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Katella High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 E. Wagner Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 2,623 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,671 students
Rank: #1111.
Orangeview Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3715 W. Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4205
Grades: 7-8
| 793 students
Rank: #1212.
Loara High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1765 W. Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3677
Grades: 9-12
| 1,734 students
Rank: #1313.
Anaheim High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
811 W. Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3717
Grades: 9-12
| 2,818 students
Rank: #1414.
Dale Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4210
Grades: 7-8
| 979 students
Rank: #1515.
Brookhurst Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N. Brookhurst Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-3613
Grades: 7-8
| 847 students
Rank: #1616.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Grades: 7-12
| 609 students
Rank: #1717.
Ball Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 999-3663
Grades: 7-8
| 824 students
Rank: #1818.
South Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 E. S. St.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3667
Grades: 7-8
| 1,329 students
Rank: #1919.
Hope
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7901 Knott Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-4198
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Rank: #2020.
Sycamore Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E. Sycamore St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3616
Grades: 7-8
| 1,331 students
Rank: #2121.
Gilbert High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3738
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anaheim Union High School District?
Anaheim Union High School District manages 21 public schools serving 28,368 students.
What is the rank of Anaheim Union High School District?
Anaheim Union High School District is ranked #1030 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anaheim Union High School District?
70% of Anaheim Union High School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anaheim Union High School District?
Anaheim Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Anaheim Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,246 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 21 schools
  • Grades: 07-12
  • Enrollment: 28,368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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