Anderson High School
Anderson High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 8-12 | Anderson Union High
Anderson High School is located in Anderson, CA and is one of 8 schools in Anderson Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 699 students in grades 8-12.
Anderson High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Anderson High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Anderson High School had an API growth score of 737 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Anderson High School's 2012 base score was 747 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Anderson High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Anderson High School's students and teachers. more
Anderson High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Anderson High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Anderson High School had an API growth score of 737 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Anderson High School's 2012 base score was 747 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Anderson High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Anderson High School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| North Valley High School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Oakview High (Alternative) High School 0.2 miles | |
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| Anderson Middle School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Anderson Community Day Transition High School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Anderson Community Day High School 0.3 miles | |
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first! I think it's a great school. The teachers do their best to provide a positive learning experience for each student. Their special needs program is great, and the staff and faculty sincerely seem to strive to make learning better (and it DOES get better) each year."
"There seems to be a lot of turmoil and turnover at the school and the school has lost some wonderful teachers recently."
"There seems to be a lot of turmoil and turnover at the school and the school has lost some wonderful teachers recently."
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 699
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Anderson High School had 62% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
70%
Hispanic
16%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
8%
Two or More Races
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Black
1%
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Anderson Union High District Spending
$9,202Per Pupil
The Anderson Union High spends $9,202 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 41% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Anderson Union High District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Anderson High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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