Andover High School

80 Shawsheen Road
Andover, MA 01810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,679 students in grades 9-12, Andover High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Andover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Andover High School's student population of 1,679 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,679 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
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School Rankings

Andover High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andover High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#91 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
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72%
41%
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76%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
20%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
23%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
66%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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93%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Andover High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Andover High School's ranking?
Andover High School is ranked #91 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Andover High School often compared to?
Andover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Andover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Andover High School?
The graduation rate of Andover High School is 93%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Andover High School?
1,679 students attend Andover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Andover High School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andover High School?
Andover High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Andover High School offer ?
Andover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Andover High School part of?
Andover High School is part of Andover School District.

School Reviews

5   11/25/2016
my students left with a great education
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 93% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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