High school (grades 9-12) · Andover, MN

Andover High School

Federal NCES profile for Andover High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.

2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270318003170
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👥 S:T ratio
18
🌟 Gifted program
30
🎓 Counselors
16
📋 Attendance
34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →

The verdict

Andover High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.

#6 of 6
public schools in Andover · Resource Index
25
Resource Index · Lower
20.4:1
large classes for Minnesota
13.7%
free-lunch eligible

Andover High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.

By Resource Investment Index, Andover High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Andover, MN.

School address

Andover, MN 55304
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota

NCES ID 270318003170 Verify on NCES CCD record →

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

+38 students YoY

Andover High School held near 1,796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).

Teacher FTE added 86.2 → 88.6 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Steady CCD campus

+38 students YoY 270318003170 · Andover, MN High · MID · TRAD

1,758 enr · 20.4:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 25

Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)

Andover High School held near 1,796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.2 → 88.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →

Andover High School in the enrollment neighbourhood

Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers

students

What this shows Andover High School reports 1,758 students on the CCD universe file.

Source U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (Public School Universe) As of 2024-25

How Andover High School compares

Andover High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.

Metric This school vs Minnesota Minnesota avg U.S. avg
Students per teacher 20.4:1 ▲ 29% 15.8:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 13.7% ▼ 68% 42.8% 51.7%
Enrollment 1,758 top 2% - -

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,758
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.

Equity indicators methodology

Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible - 68% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
20.4:1
students per teacher - 29% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$15,130
per pupil, district-wide - below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.

Student demographics

White 78.6%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.

Student-body diversity index 37.1/100

Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Andover High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.

Programs

AP courses offered 19

District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.

How Andover High School Compares to District-Mates

School Enrollment Economic Profile Student-Teacher Ratio
Blaine High School Larger Higher economic need Higher S:T ratio
Champlin Park High School Larger Higher economic need Similar S:T ratio
Anoka High School Larger Higher economic need Lower S:T ratio
Jackson Middle Similar size Higher economic need Lower S:T ratio
Coon Rapids High School Similar size Higher economic need Lower S:T ratio

Comparisons are relative to Andover High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.

Other Schools in This District

Anoka-Hennepin School District · 5 sibling schools

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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 (~1,758 students)

Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)

Frequently asked questions about Andover High School

How many students attend Andover High School?

Andover High School has 1,758 students enrolled. It is a high school in Andover, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,758 (2022-23) → 1,796 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).

What is the student-teacher ratio at Andover High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Andover High School is 20.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.

What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andover High School?

13.7% of students at Andover High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.

What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andover High School?

The largest demographic group at Andover High School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Andover, MN.

What is the Resource Investment Index for Andover High School?

Andover High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 School rank among public schools in Andover?

By Resource Investment Index, Andover High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Andover, MN. 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 Anoka-Hennepin School District?

Besides Andover High School, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2022-23) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page

Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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