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Anaheim Union High

Orange County school performance

Summary

Anaheim Union High is underperforming.

Reading and math results average to the 43rd percentile among California school districts.

Only 43.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.

Math is weaker: 26.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.

Proficiency Stats

Current Reading Proficiency	43.8%
Current Math Proficiency	26.9%
District Reading Rank	511 / 977 (48th percentile)
District Math Rank	601 / 977 (39th percentile)

Other Stats

Student / Teacher Ratio	23:1
Spend per Student	$19,991
Schools in District	20
Student Enrollment	26,076
Low-Income Students	21,324 (81.6%)
English Learners	5,508 (21.1%)

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Test score trends

2024 - 2026

Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 1.1 points over the full period. Math rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period.

Reading +1.1 percentage points Trend up

•Math +2.3 percentage points Trend up

Changes shown: Reading 2024–2026; Math 2024–2026.

Board Members

name	elected	up for re-election
Jessica Guerrero President [email protected]	2022	2026This year!
Annemarie Randle-Trejo Clerk [email protected]	2012	2026This year!
Ron Hoshi Assistant Clerk [email protected]	2024	2028
Brian O'Neal Member [email protected]	2002	2028
Dr. Jose Paolo Magcalas Member [email protected]	N/A	N/A

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Reading Proficiency Scores

Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.

Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income

Low-income students trail other students by 31.3 points in reading. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.

Low-Income

Non-Low-Income

Low-Income -0.1 percentage points Trend down

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Non-Low-Income -1.2 percentage points Trend down

English Learners vs English Native

5.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.

English Learners

English Native

English Learners +1.1 percentage points Trend up

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English Native +0.6 percentage points Trend up

Math Proficiency Scores

Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.

Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income

Low-income students trail other students by 33.3 points in math. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.

Low-Income

Non-Low-Income

Low-Income +0.9 percentage points Trend up

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Non-Low-Income +0.5 percentage points Trend up

English Learners vs English Native

3.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.

English Learners

English Native

English Learners +0.7 percentage points Trend up

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English Native +3.2 percentage points Trend up

District School Map

Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.

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Schools


Anaheim High 811 West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, 92805-2499 School Detail	37.5% — Anaheim High	-3.6% — Anaheim High	12.6% — Anaheim High	+0.9% — Anaheim High
Ball Junior High 1500 West Ball Road, Anaheim, 92802-1626 School Detail	23.1% — Ball Junior High	+4.7% — Ball Junior High	12.4% — Ball Junior High	+6.0% — Ball Junior High
Brookhurst Junior High 601 North Brookhurst Avenue, Anaheim, 92801-3879 School Detail	28.6% — Brookhurst Junior High	+4.0% — Brookhurst Junior High	13.3% — Brookhurst Junior High	+0.2% — Brookhurst Junior High
Cambridge Virtual Academy 830 South Dale Street, Anaheim, 92804-4039 School Detail	62.9% — Cambridge Virtual Academy	-7.1% — Cambridge Virtual Academy	50.0% — Cambridge Virtual Academy	+8.6% — Cambridge Virtual Academy
Cypress High 9801 Valley View Street, Cypress, 90630-3994 School Detail	70.5% — Cypress High	-3.7% — Cypress High	48.9% — Cypress High	-0.9% — Cypress High
Dale Junior High 900 South Dale Street, Anaheim, 92804-4097 School Detail	35.1% — Dale Junior High	+1.2% — Dale Junior High	21.5% — Dale Junior High	+1.2% — Dale Junior High
Gilbert High (Continuation) 1800 Ball Road, Anaheim, 92804-5516 School Detail	9.1% — Gilbert High (Continuation)	+2.1% — Gilbert High (Continuation)	2.7% — Gilbert High (Continuation)	+2.7% — Gilbert High (Continuation)
John F. Kennedy High 8281 Walker Street, La Palma, 90623-2126 School Detail	75.1% — John F. Kennedy High	+3.7% — John F. Kennedy High	40.9% — John F. Kennedy High	-5.2% — John F. Kennedy High
Katella High 2200 East Wagner Avenue, Anaheim, 92806-4999 School Detail	45.5% — Katella High	-0.3% — Katella High	14.9% — Katella High	+2.4% — Katella High
Lexington Junior High 4351 Orange Avenue, Cypress, 90630-2799 School Detail	63.5% — Lexington Junior High	-1.8% — Lexington Junior High	48.4% — Lexington Junior High	-1.0% — Lexington Junior High
Loara High 1765 West Cerritos Avenue, Anaheim, 92804-6198 School Detail	29.8% — Loara High	-9.5% — Loara High	8.4% — Loara High	-1.3% — Loara High
Magnolia High 2450 West Ball Road, Anaheim, 92804-5298 School Detail	38.7% — Magnolia High	-13.4% — Magnolia High	14.3% — Magnolia High	-7.2% — Magnolia High
Orangeview Junior High 501 South Western Avenue, Anaheim, 92804-1699 School Detail	34.5% — Orangeview Junior High	+3.7% — Orangeview Junior High	16.0% — Orangeview Junior High	+1.1% — Orangeview Junior High
Oxford Academy 5172 Orange Avenue, Cypress, 90630-2921 School Detail	98.9% — Oxford Academy	+2.5% — Oxford Academy	96.7% — Oxford Academy	+4.3% — Oxford Academy
Polaris High 1800 West Ball Road, Anaheim, 92804-5516 School Detail	15.2% — Polaris High	-20.3% — Polaris High	5.5% — Polaris High	+1.2% — Polaris High
Savanna High 301 North Gilbert Street, Anaheim, 92801-5099 School Detail	36.0% — Savanna High	-8.6% — Savanna High	14.3% — Savanna High	+3.6% — Savanna High
South Junior High 2320 East South Street, Anaheim, 92806-4599 School Detail	25.3% — South Junior High	+4.3% — South Junior High	10.7% — South Junior High	+2.7% — South Junior High
Sycamore Junior High 1801 East Sycamore Street, Anaheim, 92805-3486 School Detail	20.7% — Sycamore Junior High	+2.7% — Sycamore Junior High	8.1% — Sycamore Junior High	+2.4% — Sycamore Junior High
Walker Junior High 8132 Walker Street, La Palma, 90623-2097 School Detail	52.2% — Walker Junior High	+5.7% — Walker Junior High	37.5% — Walker Junior High	+5.3% — Walker Junior High
Western High 501 South Western Avenue, Anaheim, 92804-1699 School Detail	37.2% — Western High	-8.9% — Western High	10.7% — Western High	-10.0% — Western High

Understanding this district

How does Anaheim Union High rank in California?

Anaheim Union High ranks No. 511 of 977 in reading and No. 601 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.

How much do results vary between Anaheim Union High’s schools?

Among the 8 schools serving 7–8, proficiency ranges from 20.7% to 63.5% in reading and 8.1% to 48.4% in math.

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Are results improving across Anaheim Union High’s schools?

Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 10 of 19 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 13 of 19.

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How do low-income students in Anaheim Union High compare with other districts?

Low-income reading proficiency is 35.8%, compared with 45.3% at a typical California high district. In math, it is 18.4%, compared with 19.5%.

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Which districts should I compare with Anaheim Union High?

High districts in Orange County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.

2026 proficiency
District	Math	Reading
Anaheim Union HighThis district	26.9%	43.8%
Huntington Beach Union High	46.3%	68.0%
Fullerton Joint Union High	45.7%	65.5%

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How we compare low-income results

“Typical” is the median across 74 California high districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.

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