For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,059 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 39% 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 (2026)
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 | 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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2098 North St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-3100
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-3100
Gr: 8-12 | 102 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 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 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 | 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
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 39% 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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