ANDERSON H S

www.austinisd.org/schools/anderson

2,210 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**Anderson High School**, located in the Northwest Hills neighborhood of Austin, Texas, is a prominent secondary school within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation, comprehensive extracurricular programs, and a dedicated faculty committed to college and career readiness. It serves a diverse student body and is known for its rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts families from across the district looking for advanced academic opportunities and global-minded curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, Anderson High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a deep sense of school spirit and a history of success in athletics and the fine arts. The school, often referred to as the "Trojan Nation," boasts competitive sports teams, an award-winning marching band, and robust student organizations that foster community engagement. By balancing high academic standards with an inclusive environment, Anderson High remains a focal point of the Austin community, consistently preparing its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional pursuits.

2,210

Total Students

118.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANDERSON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,187
Hispanic	643
Black	84
Asian	171
Two or More	120
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,187 (53.7 %)
Hispanic
643 (29.1 %)
Asian
171 (7.7 %)
Two or More
120 (5.4 %)
Black
84 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-2538
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/anderson
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 552

Grade 10 561

Grade 11 558

Grade 12 539