Anderson High vs Bret Harte Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 303 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson High
Anderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
562 students
Bret Harte Union High
Angels Camp · Public high · Grades 9–12
559 students
| Measure | Anderson High Anderson, California | Bret Harte Union High Angels Camp, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 1,343 | #223 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8993 of 16,910 | #5411 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 562 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Anderson | Angels Camp |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 47.7).
- •Bret Harte Union High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Bret Harte Union High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Bret Harte Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 53.2%).
- •Bret Harte Union High does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 23.4).
- •Anderson High is the larger school with 562 students compared with 559.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anderson High better than Bret Harte Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Union High ranks higher (61.5 vs 47.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anderson High and Bret Harte Union High?
About 303 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Angels Camp in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson High: 562. Bret Harte Union High: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson High and Bret Harte Union High rank in California?
Anderson High is 446th of 1,343 and Bret Harte Union High is 223rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).