Enrollment
1,328
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Andover, MA
North Andover High
Federal NCES profile for North Andover High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250870001397
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Andover High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in North Andover · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,328
- students enrolled
North Andover High has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Andover High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in North Andover, MA.
School address
District: North Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250870001397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Andover High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Andover High
North Andover High is a large high school in North Andover, Massachusetts, enrolling 1,328 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,328 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
North Andover also operates North Andover Middle (1,023 students) and Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center (462 students) alongside North Andover High.
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 North Andover High compares
North Andover High on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,328 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,328
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$18,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, North Andover High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Andover, which includes North Andover High.
$18,510
Per student
-18%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 24.7%
Federal 9.2%
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 North Andover High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Andover Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annie L Sargent School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomson | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Andover High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Andover High
How many students attend North Andover High?
North Andover High has 1,328 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Andover, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Andover High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Andover High is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Andover High?
The largest demographic group at North Andover High is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in North Andover, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Andover High?
North Andover High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 North Andover High rank among public schools in North Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, North Andover High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in North 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 North Andover on the city page.
Is North Andover High a good school?
North Andover High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts. 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 North Andover?
Besides North Andover High, North Andover also operates North Andover Middle (1,023 students), Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center (462 students), and Annie L Sargent School (441 students). See the North Andover district page for the complete list.
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