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Anaheim Union High

California · Public School District
21
Schools
27,706
Students
$18,708
Per-Pupil Spend
+30% nat'l
77.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+26pp vs nat'l
89.4%
Graduation Rate
+2.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Anaheim Union High is a public school district in California serving 27,706 students across 21 schools. It includes 8 middle, 13 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,708 is above average for a US public school district. 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (21)
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ball Junior High07–08812
Brookhurst Junior High07–08790
Dale Junior High07–08983
Lexington Junior High07–081,283
Orangeview Junior High07–08681
South Junior High07–081,297
Sycamore Junior High07–081,269
Walker Junior High07–08846
High Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anaheim High09–122,750
Cambridge Virtual Academy07–12141
Cypress High09–122,820
Gilbert High (Continuation)09–12642
Hope07–12250
John F. Kennedy High09–122,080
Katella High09–122,587
Loara High09–121,650
Magnolia High09–121,544
Oxford Academy07–121,289
Polaris High07–12577
Savanna High09–121,711
Western High09–121,704
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,708+30% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
30%
State
57.5%
Local (property tax)
29.7%
Federal
12.8%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
27,706
Students
78%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.4%
Opportunity Score48/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,708 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anaheim Union High?
Anaheim Union High has 21 public schools, serving a total of 27,706 students.
What is the graduation rate for Anaheim Union High?
The graduation rate is 89.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Anaheim Union High spend per student?
Anaheim Union High spends $18,708 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Anaheim Union High?
78% of students in Anaheim Union High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Anaheim Union High?
No, Anaheim Union High does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Anaheim Union High serve?
Anaheim Union High serves grades 7 through 12, covering middle and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Anaheim Union High?
The median opportunity score across schools in Anaheim Union High is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.