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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 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 18,627 students in Anaheim Union High School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Anaheim Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Anaheim Union High School District have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John F. Kennedy High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools
2,790 Schools
# Students
26,076 Students
2,122,151 Students
# Teachers
1,161 Teachers
101,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anaheim Union High School District, which is ranked #1057 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1022 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.6%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
18%
12%
% Hispanic
69%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
8%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,433 is higher than the state median of $20,106. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,850 is higher than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$533 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$518 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,433
$20,106
Spending / Student
$19,850
$18,517
Best Anaheim Union High School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Gr: 7-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Cypress High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9801 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-4144
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-4144
Gr: 9-12 | 2,685 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8281 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,983 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Cambridge Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 South Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 999-7757
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2450 West Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4221
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 1,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Western High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 South Western Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4040
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,446 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Savanna High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 North Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 220-4262
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 220-4262
Gr: 9-12 | 1,466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Katella High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 East Wagner Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3621
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 999-3621
Gr: 9-12 | 2,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Loara High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1765 West Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3677
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3677
Gr: 9-12 | 1,539 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Anaheim High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
811 West Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3717
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-3717
Gr: 9-12 | 2,667 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 West Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-3077
Gr: 7-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Hope
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7901 Knott Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-4198
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-4198
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Gilbert High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3738
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-3738
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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