Enrollment
886
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200336001567
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andover Central High School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andover Central High School
Andover Central High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Andover, Kansas, enrolling 886 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Kansas schools and 31% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.6% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Kansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 886 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Andover spends $7,432 per pupil, 52% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Andover's high schools, it stands alongside Andover High (1,018 students): Andover Central High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 18.9:1).
Andover also operates Andover Ecademy (3,617 students) and Andover High (1,018 students) alongside Andover Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andover Central High School compares
Andover Central High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,432
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Andover, which includes Andover Central High School.
$7,432
Per student
-52%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 65.2%
Federal 4.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,617
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~886 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Andover Central High School a good school?
Andover Central High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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