Anderson High School

Summary:

Anderson High School is a public high school located in Anderson, Indiana, serving 1,790 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Anderson Community School Corporation, which is ranked 328 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anderson High School faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, a high chronic absenteeism rate, and lower graduation rates compared to nearby high-performing schools like Hamilton Southeastern High School, Yorktown High School, and Pendleton Heights High School. The school's student population is more diverse, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.7% to 76.2% over the past 3 years.

Despite the challenges, the data suggests that there is room for improvement at Anderson High School. By focusing on targeted interventions, resource allocation, and addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, the school could potentially make strides in improving student outcomes. Addressing the needs of underperforming subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, should also be a priority for the school and district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4610 Madison Ave
       Anderson, IN  46013


(765) 641-2037

District: Anderson Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
372nd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,085 Help


Feeder schools for Anderson High School:

Elementary:    Anderson Elementary School
    Eastside Elementary School
    Edgewood Elementary School
    Erskine Elementary School
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Middle:    Highland Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  1,722

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.0%
African American:
21.4%
Hispanic:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Anderson High School ranks worse than 86.3% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Anderson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Anderson High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49%), African American (21.4%), Hispanic (19.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anderson High School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anderson High School is $13,085.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anderson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson High School 372nd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Anderson High School in the ranking list.)

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Anderson Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson Community School Corp 329th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Anderson High School

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Rank History for all students at Anderson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 7.47 330th 349 5.4%
2006 6.32 334th 349 4.3%
2007 8.19 333rd 354 5.9%
2008 6.52 338th 360 6.1%
2009 15.57 328th 364 9.9%
2010 10.57 341st 362 5.8%
2011 11.99 336th 364 7.7%
2012 8.87 355th 373 4.8%
2013 10.17 332nd 353 5.9%
2014 23.71 310th 379 18.2%
2015 22.72 334th 400 16.5%
2016 20.78 339th 394 14.0%
2017 14.12 335th 380 11.8%
2018 13.08 346th 385 10.1%
2019 14.37 343rd 389 11.8%
2021 20.17 326th 388 16.0%
2022 18.21 340th 409 16.9%
2023 16.42 345th 398 13.3%
2024 15.02 372nd 431 13.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Anderson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.44 76th 94 19.1%
2023 21.11 84th 104 19.2%
2024 9.46 98th 102 3.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Anderson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.79 50th 74 32.4%
2024 18.11 90th 94 4.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Anderson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.41 207th 285 27.4%
2024 25.52 221st 289 23.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anderson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.20 320th 379 15.6%
2024 13.92 341st 377 9.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Anderson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.95 346th 388 10.8%
2024 9.99 361st 392 7.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Anderson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.12 330th 383 13.8%
2024 15.24 343rd 392 12.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Anderson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.68 104th 125 16.8%
2023 23.57 100th 125 20.0%
2024 18.17 125th 132 5.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anderson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.99 147th 164 10.4%
2023 19.57 144th 166 13.3%
2024 20.44 159th 184 13.6%
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Rank History for White students at Anderson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.26 302nd 378 20.1%
2023 18.01 334th 375 10.9%
2024 14.93 337th 381 11.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Friday, April 24, 2015

Open Quote Anderson High School has made great strides in one year and had 90% of their students graduate from the class of 2013. Language Arts scores improved over 16% and Mathematics by 12%. Expulsions and suspensions were drastically down - 35 and 67% respectfully.

AHS offers 50 dual credit classes, 9 AP courses and 5 ACP courses. The Anderson Community Schools has made great strides and have opened the District 26 Career Center to serve the needs of the students while offering 18 certifications to students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Anderson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1136 308 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1456
1989 1010 283 3 6 7 n/a n/a 0 1309
1990 919 263 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1185
1991 895 258 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1157
1992 842 252 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1099
1993 843 226 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1076
1994 832 211 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1055
1995 867 246 3 4 0 n/a n/a 4 1124
1996 867 246 3 4 0 n/a n/a 4 1124
1997 789 247 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1046
1998 1276 316 9 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1612
1999 1218 280 8 15 3 n/a n/a 0 1524
2000 1160 265 11 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1457
2001 1137 281 15 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1454
2002 1185 311 18 33 0 n/a n/a 0 1547
2003 1185 311 18 33 0 n/a n/a 0 1547
2004 1163 324 15 44 2 n/a n/a 0 1548
2005 1157 332 8 42 3 n/a n/a 0 1542
2006 1136 349 9 62 4 n/a n/a 0 1560
2007 1082 350 5 69 4 n/a n/a 39 1549
2008 979 375 6 78 3 n/a n/a 54 1495
2009 937 351 7 87 4 n/a n/a 56 1442
2010 852 338 6 85 3 n/a n/a 71 1355
2011 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2016 2016
2012 998 337 8 100 1 0 94 0 1538
2013 1234 400 11 134 8 0 97 0 1884
2014 1179 415 14 142 6 0 98 0 1854
2015 1171 442 9 145 6 1 98 0 1872
2016 1098 442 12 172 5 1 122 0 1852
2017 1109 485 9 202 3 0 125 0 1933
2018 1060 443 9 211 4 0 139 0 1866
2019 982 439 8 235 2 0 118 0 1784
2020 944 427 6 261 1 0 124 0 1763
2021 970 399 6 277 0 0 134 0 1786
2022 941 425 4 321 1 0 145 0 1837
2023 893 391 2 334 1 0 169 0 1790
2024 843 368 4 338 3 0 166 0 1722

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anderson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1456 78.1 18.6 11.5
1989 1309 78.8 16.6 15
1990 1185 78.8 15.0 16.5
1991 1157 68.0 17.0 20.1
1992 1099 62.6 17.5 26.8
1993 1076 63.1 17.1 29.2
1994 1055 64.7 16.3 29.7
1995 1124 65.3 17.2 34.6
1996 1124 65.3 17.2 34.6
1997 1046 68.8 15.2 34.9
1998 1612 96.4 16.7 25.2
1999 1524 98.0 15.6 29.3
2000 1457 96.7 15.1 32.5
2001 1454 93.6 15.5 33.9
2002 1547 91.9 16.8 42.1
2003 1547 91.9 16.8 42.1
2004 1548 91.5 16.9 44.3
2005 1542 88.5 17.4 46.5
2006 1560 79.5 19.6 48.9
2007 1549 n/a n/a 53.8
2008 1495 79.5 18.8 60.2
2009 1442 80.0 18.0 61.5
2010 1355 73.0 18.5 71.3
2011 2016 n/a n/a n/a
2012 1538 88.5 17.3 62.2
2013 1884 112.0 16.8 66.6
2014 1854 121.2 15.2 69.4
2015 1872 117.0 16.0 69.3
2016 1852 124.0 14.9 72.3
2017 1933 130.6 14.7 74
2018 1866 124.2 15.0 76.6
2019 1784 124.6 14.3 66.1
2020 1763 121.5 14.5 71.5
2021 1786 117.2 15.2 68.3
2022 1837 131.2 13.9 65.7
2023 1790 117.3 15.2 76.2
2024 1722 120.1 14.3 75.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anderson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1456 78.1 18.6 11.5
1989 1309 78.8 16.6 15
1990 1185 78.8 15.0 16.5
1991 1157 68.0 17.0 20.1
1992 1099 62.6 17.5 26.8
1993 1076 63.1 17.1 29.2
1994 1055 64.7 16.3 29.7
1995 1124 65.3 17.2 34.6
1996 1124 65.3 17.2 34.6
1997 1046 68.8 15.2 34.9
1998 1612 96.4 16.7 25.2
1999 1524 98.0 15.6 29.3
2000 1457 96.7 15.1 32.5
2001 1454 93.6 15.5 33.9
2002 1547 91.9 16.8 42.1
2003 1547 91.9 16.8 42.1
2004 1548 91.5 16.9 44.3
2005 1542 88.5 17.4 46.5
2006 1560 79.5 19.6 48.9
2007 1549 n/a n/a 53.8
2008 1495 79.5 18.8 60.2
2009 1442 80.0 18.0 61.5
2010 1355 73.0 18.5 71.3
2011 2016 n/a n/a n/a
2012 1538 88.5 17.3 62.2
2013 1884 112.0 16.8 66.6
2014 1854 121.2 15.2 69.4
2015 1872 117.0 16.0 69.3
2016 1852 124.0 14.9 72.3
2017 1933 130.6 14.7 74
2018 1866 124.2 15.0 76.6
2019 1784 124.6 14.3 66.1
2020 1763 121.5 14.5 71.5
2021 1786 117.2 15.2 68.3
2022 1837 131.2 13.9 65.7
2023 1790 117.3 15.2 76.2
2024 1722 120.1 14.3 75.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Anderson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $449 (4.0%) $10,661 (96.0%) $11,110
2020 $602 (5.2%) $11,074 (94.8%) $11,676
2021 $1,080 (9.0%) $10,922 (91.0%) $12,002
2022 $1,936 (14.8%) $11,149 (85.2%) $13,085

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anderson High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 343rd of 389 High schoolsRanks 345th of 398 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Anderson High School)13.98.3
 5.6%
   End of Course Biology (Anderson Community School Corp)18.315.5
 2.8%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17841790
 0.3%
African American439391
 10.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic235334
 42.1%
Pacific Islander00
White982893
 9.1%
Two or More Races118169
 43.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.1%76.2%
 10.1%


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Students at Anderson High School are 49% White, 21% African American, 20% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

Anderson High School ranks in the bottom 13.7% of Indiana high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,722 students attended Anderson High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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