For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,092 students in Anderson, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson, CA are Anderson High School, Anderson New Technology High School and Northern Summit Academy Shasta. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Anderson, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Anderson, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1471 Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2741
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Anderson New Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2098 North St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-3100
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Northern Summit Academy Shasta
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Balls Ferry Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 338-1399
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 338-1399
Gr: K-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Oakview High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20111 Olinda Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-6895
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-6895
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
North Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20083 Olinda Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson Community Day
Alternative School
5250 West Anderson Dr.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Anderson, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21132 Ronald St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1055
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1055
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Anderson Community Day Transition (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
5250 W. Anderson Dr.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Gr: 9-10
19414 Jacqueline St
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Gr: K-8
Happy Valley Community Day Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
16300 Cloverdale Road
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7075
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7075
Gr: 6-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Pacheco Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1645 Mill St
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1801
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1801
Gr: 6-8
Pathway.com Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1756 South Street
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 222-5899
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 222-5899
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
South County Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1500 Spruce St
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7000
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7000
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anderson, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson, CA include Anderson High School, Anderson New Technology High School and Northern Summit Academy Shasta.
How many public high schools are located in Anderson?
6 public high schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Anderson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Anderson include: Anderson New Technology High School vs. Anderson High School, Anderson High School vs. Anderson New Technology High School
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