Anderson High
1471 Ferry Street, Anderson, CA 96007-3313
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 36.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 323/1,596 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 410/1,596 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 562 |
| Low-Income Students | 301 (53.6%) |
| English Learners | 33 (5.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 8.2 points over the full period. Math rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 3.7 points over the full period.
•Math +3.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
69.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 35% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 30%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
36.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Anderson High compare within the district?
Anderson High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Anderson Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Anderson High rank in California?
Anderson High ranks No. 323 of 1,596 in reading and No. 410 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Anderson High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.8% meet the reading standard and 33.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Anderson High compare with other schools in Shasta County?
Anderson High is No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Shasta County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Shasta CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson HighThis school | 36.5% | 69.8% |
| West Valley Early College High | 32.0% | 59.1% |
