- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Andover, MA
Andover High
Federal NCES profile for Andover High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250195000045
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andover High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 1,609
- students enrolled
Andover High has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andover High ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Andover, MA.
School address
District: Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250195000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Andover High held near 1,682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 128.8 → 128.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 250195000045 · Andover, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,609 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West Elementary (605 students)
Andover High held near 1,682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 128.8 → 128.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Andover High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Andover High
1,609 students
- West Elementar 605
West Elementary
605 students
- Bancroft Eleme 522
Bancroft Elementary
522 students
- Andover West M 508
Andover West Middle
508 students
- High Plain Ele 505
High Plain Elementary
505 students
- Doherty Middle 493
Doherty Middle
493 students
What this shows Andover High reports 1,609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andover High compares
Andover High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,609 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,609
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors12.3 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Asian 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Andover High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
District finance for Andover reports $24,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andover High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bancroft Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andover West Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Plain Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doherty Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andover High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andover High
How many students attend Andover High?
Andover High has 1,609 students enrolled. It is a high school in Andover, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,702 (2022-23) → 1,682 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andover High?
The student-teacher ratio at Andover High is 12.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andover High?
The largest demographic group at Andover High is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Andover, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andover High?
Andover High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 High rank among public schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Andover High ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Andover, MA. 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 High, Andover also operates West Elementary (605 students), Bancroft Elementary (522 students), and Andover West Middle (508 students). See the Andover district page for the complete list.