Enrollment
1,758
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270318003170
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318003170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andover High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andover High School
Andover High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Andover, Minnesota, enrolling 1,758 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.7% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,758 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 64 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #49, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (6%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside Andover 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 High School compares
Andover High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Andover High School.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,758 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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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.
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 39/100 (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 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.
Is Andover High School a good school?
Andover High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 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.
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