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Anderson H S

8403 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759 · (512)414-2538

Type
High
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,210
FTE teachers
118
Student/teacher
18.7:1
District
Austin ISD

About this school

Anderson H S is a high school located in Austin, TX, serving grades 9–12 and approximately 2,210 students. Operated by Austin ISD, the campus sits about 7.5 miles from The Austin's newsroom and is part of The Austin's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 118 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18.7:1. That ratio is above the state average for TX, suggesting larger class sizes than the regional norm.

Anderson H S is a traditional zoned public school within Austin ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Austin publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

High school news from Anderson H S — including graduation rates, college signing days, sports results, and state academic competitions — appears regularly in The Austin's Austin coverage.

Tip about Anderson H S? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Anderson H S". For more education coverage, see theaustin.org/schools or browse The Austin's latest reporting at theaustin.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Anderson H S located?
Anderson H S is located at 8403 Mesa Dr in Austin, TX 78759.
What grades does Anderson H S serve?
The school serves grades 9 through 12 as a high campus.
How many students attend Anderson H S?
Approximately 2,210 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Anderson H S?
Anderson H S is part of Austin ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4808940).
Is Anderson H S a charter or magnet school?
Anderson H S is a traditional zoned public school within Austin ISD.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Austin from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-07-21.

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