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Anderson High School

Q: Is Anderson High School a good school?

Anderson High School ranks 446 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

446^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 78% of Texas high schools

Summary

Anderson High School is a large, comprehensive high school in Austin, TX, serving over 2,200 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Austin Independent School District (Isd). The school serves a relatively affluent area, with about 25% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and has a strong reputation for academic excellence, though its state ranking has gradually declined from a peak of the 92nd percentile in 2016-2017 to the 78th percentile in the most recent data.

Anderson consistently outperforms both district and state averages in core subjects like Biology, English I & II Reading, and U.S. History, with proficiency rates significantly higher than nearby schools like Navarro Early College High School. The school also boasts a high graduation rate (95.8%) and a very low dropout rate (0.9%), far better than district averages. However, a notable weakness is Algebra I, where only 49% of students are proficient, below both the district (51.8%) and state (54%) averages. This "Algebra I anomaly" stands in stark contrast to the school's strong performance in all other tested subjects and suggests a potential issue with math curriculum or instruction.

Anderson excels with Special Education students, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide, and performs well with White and Multi-racial students. However, it shows significant gaps for students from low socio-economic backgrounds and for African American and Hispanic students, indicating an equity challenge. Compared to its most direct competitor, McCallum High School, located just 3.68 miles away, Anderson lags in nearly every academic metric, including overall state ranking and Algebra I proficiency. While still a strong school, Anderson's declining trajectory and these performance gaps suggest areas for targeted improvement to return to its former 5-star status.

2,223

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,169

Per pupil spending ?

25.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8403 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759-8199

(512) 414-2538

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Anderson High School:

Elementary:	Doss Elementary
	Hill Elementary
	Pillow Elementary
	Summitt Elementary
Middle:	Murchison Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.2%

Hispanic:

30.1%

Asian:

6.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (72% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Texas high schools

✓96% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg62%

Texas avg62%

446^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 17High Schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)

523^rd of 951Austin Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.4	446 of 2009	77.8%	★★★★☆
2025	70.3	408 of 1974	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.9	406 of 1990	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	72.9	356 of 1961	81.8%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	320 of 1876	82.9%	★★★★☆
2021	75.1	308 of 1861	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	80.0	185 of 1857	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	78.8	200 of 1797	88.9%	★★★★☆
2017	82.5	144 of 1777	91.9%	★★★★★
2016	76.6	194 of 1762	89.0%	★★★★☆
2015	76.8	196 of 1743	88.8%	★★★★☆
2014	76.1	227 of 1734	86.9%	★★★★☆
2013	78.9	150 of 1652	90.9%	★★★★★
2012	73.4	188 of 1603	88.3%	★★★★☆
2011	72.0	332 of 1672	80.1%	★★★★☆
2010	72.4	285 of 1568	81.8%	★★★★☆
2009	78.4	155 of 1539	89.9%	★★★★☆
2008	78.6	170 of 1510	88.7%	★★★★☆
2007	78.9	180 of 1497	88.0%	★★★★☆
2006	79.9	144 of 1430	89.9%	★★★★☆
2005	84.4	65 of 1429	95.5%	★★★★★
2004	81.4	78 of 1427	94.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.9	682 of 1086	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.8	351 of 834	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.4	429 of 1065	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.4	575 of 1069	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.6	518 of 1031	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.8	521 of 1020	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.2	334 of 1024	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.3	431 of 1013	57.5%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.9	297 of 556	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.3	237 of 428	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.1	363 of 530	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.6	284 of 525	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.2	266 of 507	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.8	212 of 488	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.7	230 of 487	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.9	255 of 486	47.5%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	60.1	430 of 1837	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	56.0	580 of 1829	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.2	252 of 1810	86.1%	★★★★☆
2018	67.6	294 of 1784	83.5%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.7	684 of 1195	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.3	529 of 1153	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.7	600 of 1437	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.1	402 of 1371	70.7%	★★★★☆
2022	57.9	313 of 1278	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	60.8	282 of 1195	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	67.1	203 of 1136	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	60.3	252 of 1113	77.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.2	539 of 1936	72.2%	★★★★☆
2025	64.3	400 of 1504	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	67.4	418 of 1880	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.8	359 of 1891	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	71.6	354 of 1841	80.8%	★★★★☆
2021	72.5	357 of 1815	80.3%	★★★★☆
2019	78.2	231 of 1798	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	77.8	230 of 1781	87.1%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	576 of 1206	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.5	494 of 964	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.1	633 of 1182	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.8	730 of 1172	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.5	658 of 1177	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.5	327 of 1145	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	68.9	378 of 1137	66.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.6	994 of 1860	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.4	845 of 1453	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.6	773 of 1805	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.6	680 of 1820	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.2	625 of 1762	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.9	573 of 1743	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.0	279 of 1714	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	69.5	323 of 1691	80.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.6	1302 of 1937	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.2	926 of 1513	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.9	954 of 1884	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.1	919 of 1897	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.6	1058 of 1847	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.9	648 of 1848	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.5	469 of 1818	74.2%	★★★★☆
2018	56.1	594 of 1794	66.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.9	386 of 1954	80.2%	★★★★☆
2025	64.9	359 of 1515	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	66.7	425 of 1891	77.5%	★★★★☆
2023	71.8	369 of 1913	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	71.6	344 of 1853	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	75.6	283 of 1840	84.6%	★★★★☆
2019	79.6	211 of 1824	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	77.7	228 of 1803	87.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.8	161 of 713	77.4%	★★★★☆
2025	68.1	130 of 598	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.9	98 of 731	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	75.0	123 of 677	81.8%	★★★★☆
2022	76.2	110 of 664	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	67.5	143 of 588	75.7%	★★★★☆
2019	66.4	177 of 604	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	52.5	252 of 582	56.7%	★★★☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	29.7	17 of 26	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.5	155 of 1581	90.2%	★★★★★
2025	74.3	149 of 1299	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	76.7	175 of 1548	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	212 of 1478	85.7%	★★★★☆
2022	71.5	196 of 1418	86.2%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	222 of 1382	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	84.6	91 of 1357	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	73.0	204 of 1347	84.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.9	172 of 1584	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	74.3	166 of 1294	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	70.9	278 of 1556	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.9	202 of 1576	87.2%	★★★★☆
2022	74.8	220 of 1525	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	75.2	226 of 1510	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	82.0	129 of 1526	91.5%	★★★★★
2018	82.6	124 of 1539	91.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)90th percentile+12 vs school

White (2026)89th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2026)80th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)77th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)77th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2026)72nd percentile-6 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)52nd percentile-26 vs school

Asian (2026)47th percentile-31 vs school

Hispanic (2026)47th percentile-31 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)43rd percentile-35 vs school

African American (2026)37th percentile-41 vs school

Pacific Islander (2025)35th percentile-45 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)33rd percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History85%+15 vs state

Biology82%+12 vs state

English II Reading70%+11 vs state

English I Reading69%+14 vs state

Algebra I49%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Anderson High School	Public	9-12	8403 Mesa Dr	Austin	78759	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2538	2,223	125	17.7	25.7%	1,183 (53.2%)	103 (4.6%)	669 (30.1%)	153 (6.9%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	108 (4.9%)	69.4	446^th of 2009 public high schools	77.8%		70.3	408^th of 1974 public high schools	79.3%	38	49.0	82.5	69.1	70.4	85.3								$8,169
Settlement Home	Public, Charter	6-12	1600 Payton Gin Rd	Austin	78758	Travis County	University Of Texas University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 751-4534	32	3	10.6		5 (15.6%)	7 (21.9%)	19 (59.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	8.4	1819^th of 2009 public high schools	9.5%		29	1424^th of 1974 public high schools	27.9%	395		33.3	16.7	30.0									$17,469
Navarro Early College High School	Public	9-12	1201 Payton Gin Rd	Austin	78758	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2514	1,633	114	14.3	93.9%	34 (2.1%)	68 (4.2%)	1,498 (91.7%)	22 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.6%)	14.5	1736^th of 2009 public high schools	13.6%		12.1	1743^rd of 1974 public high schools	11.7%	7	17.1	47.1	23.9	29.0	54.8								$9,242
Graduation Prep Academy Navarro	Public	9-12	1201 Payton Gin Rd	Austin	78758	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2896	57	4	14.2	84.2%	2 (3.5%)	3 (5.3%)	52 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$9,987
Greenleaf Ncc	Public, Charter	12	911 W Anderson Lane Ste 203	Austin	78757	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 366-5529	30			30.0%	16 (53.3%)	2 (6.7%)	9 (30.0%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(n/a)													$26,714
McCallum High School	Public	9-12	5600 Sunshine Dr	Austin	78756	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2519	1,897	107	17.7	23.0%	1,076 (56.7%)	104 (5.5%)	582 (30.7%)	41 (2.2%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	88 (4.6%)	79.7	215^th of 2009 public high schools	89.3%		80.2	222^nd of 1974 public high schools	88.8%	7	52.5	88.7	76.5	79.6	90.1								$8,511
Nicole's Place	Public	12	500 E St Johns Ave	Austin	78752	Travis County	Brookesmith Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(325) 643-3700	1	0	8.3		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$00
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	9504 N Interstate 35	Austin	78753	Travis County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 822-4800	790	48	16.4	94.3%	20 (2.5%)	14 (1.8%)	751 (95.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	69.3	448^th of 2009 public high schools	77.7%		69.6	427^th of 1974 public high schools	78.4%	21	51.6	84.6	70.9	77.1	81.4	45.5	55.9	42.3	46.3	43.1	0.0	24.8	$11,659
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland	Public, Charter	9-12	6700 Middle Fiskville Rd	Austin	78752	Travis County	Cedars International Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 956-4406	116	13	9.2	69.8%	18 (15.5%)	6 (5.2%)	86 (74.1%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)	77.9	262^nd of 2009 public high schools	87.0%		76.3	286^th of 1974 public high schools	85.5%	24		82.8	45.5	77.8	91.7								$20,238
Diboll	Public, Charter	9-12	1015 Norwood Park Blvd	Austin	78753	Travis County	The Excel Center (For Adults)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 531-5500	75	3	25.0		9 (12.0%)	20 (26.7%)	46 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.7	771^st of 2009 public high schools	61.6%		65.5	535^th of 1974 public high schools	72.9%	236	66.7	100.0		40.0									$9,954

Frequently Asked Questions about Anderson High School

Is Anderson High School a good school?

Anderson High School ranks 446^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Anderson High School?

Anderson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Doss Elementary
Elementary : Hill Elementary
Elementary : Pillow Elementary
Elementary : Summitt Elementary
Middle : Murchison Middle

How many students attend Anderson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,223 students attended Anderson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Anderson High School?

Students at Anderson High School are 53% White, 30% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What district is Anderson High School in?

Austin Independent School District (Isd)

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