Anderson Union High School District

1469 Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007-3313
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,580 students in Anderson Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Anderson Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
1,580 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Anderson Union High School District, which is ranked #772 of all 1,904 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 75% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#583 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
35%
34%
51%
47%
18%
29%
75%
87%
(2022-23)
40.8%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.63
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
22%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
64%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,906 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,130 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,906
$20,100
Spending / Student
$15,130
$18,512

Best Anderson Union High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1471 Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Anderson New Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2098 North St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-3100
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
West Valley Early College High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3805 Happy Valley Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7171
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Oakview High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20111 Olinda Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-6895
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
North Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20083 Olinda Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson Community Day
Alternative School
5250 West Anderson Dr.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anderson Union High School District?
Anderson Union High School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,580 students.
What is the rank of Anderson Union High School District?
Anderson Union High School District is ranked #772 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson Union High School District?
64% of Anderson Union High School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson Union High School District?
Anderson Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Anderson Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,130 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 1,580 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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