- Enrollment
- 3,617
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Andover, KS
Andover Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Andover Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200336001567
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andover Central High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Andover Central High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andover Central High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Andover, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Andover Central High School held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 200336001567 · Andover, KS High · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 18.1:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Andover Ecademy (3,617 students)
Andover Central High School held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Andover Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andover Ecadem
Andover Ecademy
3,617 students
- Andover High 1,018
Andover High
1,018 students
- This school 886
Andover Central High School
886 students
- Andover Middle 773
Andover Middle School
773 students
- Andover Centra 642
Andover Central Middle School
642 students
- Robert M. Mart 480
Robert M. Martin Elementary
480 students
What this shows Andover Central High School reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andover Central High School compares
Andover Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 66% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Kansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$7,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Andover Central High School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Andover reports $7,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andover Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Ecademy | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Andover High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andover Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andover Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert M. Martin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andover Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Andover
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~886 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Andover Central High School
How many students attend Andover Central High School?
Andover Central High School has 886 students enrolled. It is a high school in Andover, KS. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andover Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andover Central High School is 18.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andover Central High School?
14.6% of students at Andover Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andover Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Andover Central High School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Andover, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andover Central High School?
Andover Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andover Central High School rank among public schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Andover Central High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Andover, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Andover on the city page.
What other schools are in Andover?
Besides Andover Central High School, Andover also operates Andover Ecademy (3,617 students), Andover High (1,018 students), and Andover Middle School (773 students). See the Andover district page for the complete list.