Katella High

katella.auhsd.us

2,326 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Katella High School, located in Anaheim, California, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Anaheim Union High School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and its vibrant campus culture. Katella offers a diverse range of educational opportunities, including rigorous college-preparatory coursework, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a wide array of extracurricular activities designed to support the holistic development of its students.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Katella High School is widely recognized for its strong school spirit and successful athletic programs, often rallying under the "Knights" mascot. The school emphasizes fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to excel both in the classroom and in their personal growth. By providing access to advanced placement courses, arts programs, and various student organizations, Katella strives to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, trade schools, or the professional workforce.

2,326

Total Students

96.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Katella High
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	2,101
Black	32
Asian	88
Two or More	18
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
2,101 (90.4%)
Asian
88 (3.8%)
White
80 (3.4%)
Black
32 (1.4%)
Two or More
18 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Anaheim Union High
Phone:	(714)999-3621
Website:	http://katella.auhsd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,751
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	383

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 545

Grade 10 610

Grade 11 579

Grade 12 592