Western High School in Anaheim, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Western High School is an urban public school in Anaheim, California that is part of Anaheim Union High School District. It serves 1,667 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.6:1. Its teachers have had 47 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,667 Students

77 Teachers

501 S Western Ave

Anaheim, CA 92804 View local requests

http://western.auhsd.us

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Western High School Demographics

86%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

89%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Western High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 17, 2026

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