Katella High School

About Katella High School

Katella High School is a public high school located in Anaheim, California. It is part of the Anaheim Union High School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Katella High School has a diverse student population, with students from a variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Katella High School offers a comprehensive education, including college preparatory classes, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a variety of electives. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and student organizations.
Katella High School has a strong commitment to student achievement and success. The school has a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators who work hard to ensure that all students receive the best education possible. Katella High School also has a strong focus on college and career readiness, and offers a variety of resources and support to help students prepare for post-secondary education and their future careers.

Address:	2200 E. Wagner Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone:	(714) 999-3621
Site:	katella.auhsd.us
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,720 students

Overview Katella High School

Katella High School serves 2,720 students in grades 9-12.
Katella High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Katella High School

Katella High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Katella High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.