Anderson High is one of Austin's top public high schools, recognized by U.S. News and World Report for its exemplary academic achievement record. As an International Baccalaureate World School, Anderson is among an elite handful of schools offering a curriculum to inspire the next generation of thinkers, innovators and leaders. Graduates of the program receive a prestigious IB diploma.
In addition to traditional core classes, Anderson also offers advanced courses in engineering and robotics and hands-on technical career training. Through a partnership with Austin Community College, students can earn college credits, giving them a head start in higher education.
Anderson students have nearly limitless extracurricular opportunities when they're not hitting the books. Anderson's Trojan sports teams are fierce competitors. Students play football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer and golf. They also wrestle, swim and run track. The award-winning fine arts program offers art, band, orchestra, drama, dance and choir. Students can choose to spend their after-school hours in over 50 clubs, ranging from Model United Nations Club to Girls Who Code and Ultimate Frisbee. Anderson's high-quality academic and enrichment programs give students an edge, and graduates excel at colleges like Johns Hopkins University, MIT, the University of Chicago, Harvard and many more.
Anderson High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
8403 Mesa Dr,
Austin, TX
Austin Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Sammilu Harrison
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
98%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A
A-
A
B-
C-
B
B
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
69.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
27%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
373:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
53.7%
Hispanic
29.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.7%
Two or more races
5.4%
Black
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
785 Students
Texas A&M University
456 Students
Texas State University
369 Students
Rice University
211 Students
Texas Tech University
190 Students
Baylor University
175 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio
163 Students
University of Houston
156 Students
Austin Community College District
144 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
136 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
248 Students
Psychology
166 Students
Biology
147 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
89 Students
Computer Science
85 Students
Finance
81 Students
Political Science and Government
69 Students
Marketing
65 Students
Mechanical Engineering
64 Students
Nursing
59 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/27/2025
I enjoyed it and I would like to see more rennovations to the school as they did for other schools in the area.
2/12/2025
I love the inter national Baccalaureate program. This set me up for my college success. I was able to learn reality life problems and be able to apply them to my own personal life. The teachers in this program are exceptional, and I don't think I have ever had a group of educators that I have enjoyed more. Although the work was hard, it really does make the transition from highschool to college a lot smoother and makes it easier to adjust to a new enviroment.
6/5/2024
The overall experience is quite good. Their are many activities to choose from and this helps with fostering relationships thought the school. However when talking about the school the faculty needs to be addressed. Majority of the teachers are getting by by using old videos and lectures to teach the lessons. Many of the faculty are put out when having to actually teach something to the students. As a previous student I can confirm that many of the teachers at the school seem to favor the children who are masters at the subject naturally. I have found that students that need more attention are disregarded and left with little attention.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/6/2024
I graduated recently from the IB Diploma program. I found that anderson high school offered a great balance of challenging academics and support for students. In particular, I found the math and history departments amazing. I struggled with math at the beginning of high school, failing quizzes and t...
1/26/2023
Communication with this, and just AISD in general, is awful. Everyone tells you a different thing, and to get calls back takes forever. There is just no follow through. It must be bad leadership from the top because it’s across the board. This district has lots of money, so hire more staff, or impro...
11/27/2021
Repeated antisemitic events without any responses from the school
6/17/2021
SO BLEEPING HOT MAN CALL A AC MAN, YALL BOZO. FEELS LIKE A BLEEP PRISON.
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List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
32
Average Home Value
$756,321
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
44%
Average Household Income
$129,605
% of College Grads
76.3%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,382 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
48.1%
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Anderson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Austin, TX and is served by the Austin Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,229 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Anderson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $756,321. Discover additional schools in the area, like Austin Classical School, Hyde Park Baptist High School, Greenleaf NCC, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Anderson High School.