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Anderson High School

Serving grades 9-12 with 2,166 students.

7/10
GreatSchools
A
Niche
B
TEA Rating
2,166
Students
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9-12
Grades Served
98%
Graduation Rate
1130
Avg SAT Score
51%
AP Participation
78%
AP Pass Rate
73%
College Ready
25.7
Avg ACT Score

About Anderson High School

Anderson High School is a high school located in Austin, TX 78759, serving students in grades 9-12 as part of Austin Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Anderson High School is shown with 7/10 GreatSchools, Niche A, placing it among the solid schools in the Austin metropolitan area.

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, allowing for effective classroom instruction and student engagement. Currently, 2,166 students are enrolled in the 9th through 12th grade program.

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Anderson High School has a 98% graduation rate, well above the Texas state average of 90.3%. Students achieve an average SAT score of 1130.

School Details

Mascot
Trojans
Colors
Green and Gold
Established
1973
Principal
Brian Lancaster

Programs & Academics

International Baccalaureate26 AP CoursesFine ArtsSTEMSpanishFrenchMandarinDebate

History

Anderson High School was established in 1973 and serves the Northwest Hills, Cat Mountain, and Great Hills corridors. The school offers International Baccalaureate and has earned 4 College Success Awards. Its 98% graduation rate is the highest among Austin ISD comprehensive high schools. The school's college readiness scores (84% reading, 76% math) reflect its strong academic culture.

Athletics

Football
Basketball
Swimming
Track
Tennis
Golf
Soccer
Volleyball

Student Demographics

White55%
Hispanic29%
Asian7%
Black5%
Other4%
Economically Disadvantaged23%

Attendance Zone

Serves Northwest Hills, Cat Mountain, Highland Park West, Westover Hills, and portions of Great Hills

Real Estate Impact

Anderson High serves Northwest Austin's most established luxury neighborhoods. The Anderson zone has traditionally been Austin ISD's strongest academic corridor. For current pricing, pair the school assignment with live MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the relevant neighborhood or ZIP guide before making an offer.

Feeder Pattern

Feeder Middle Schools

Murchison Middle School

Location & Contact

Anderson High School

8403 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GreatSchools rating for Anderson High School?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Anderson High School has a GreatSchools rating of 7 out of 10, placing it among the solid schools in the Austin area.

What grades does Anderson High School serve?

Anderson High School serves students in grades 9-12 (9th through 12th Grade).

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson High School?

Anderson High School has a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, with approximately 2,166 students enrolled.

What homes are available in the Anderson High School attendance zone?

Use the live Austin ISD MLS market dataset as the pricing baseline: median sold price $625K, 3,740 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed June 15, 2026. Then compare the specific attendance zone by neighborhood median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through. Contact the Keenan Group for current listings in this school zone.

What are the feeder schools for Anderson High School?

Anderson High School receives students from Murchison Middle School.

When was Anderson High School established?

Anderson High School was established in 1973, serving the Austin community as part of Austin Independent School District.

Homes in Anderson Zone

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$528K median

500 sales in the last 12 months. Range: $108K - $985K.

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About Austin ISD

District Rating6/10
Total Schools120
Total Students75,000
Graduation Rate93%
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