Andress High School is a public high school located on the northeast side of El Paso, Texas. The school serves about 2,000 students in the El Paso Independent School District. It is located in the Sun Valley neighborhood at the intersection of Sun Valley Drive and Mackinaw Street.
Serving 1,341 students in grades 9-12, Andress High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Andress High School serves the northern part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 19.1 square miles. Students typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 6.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Andress High School's student population of 1,341 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,341 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Andress High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andress High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6576 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Golden Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andress High School's ranking?
Andress High School is ranked #6576 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Andress High School often compared to?
Andress High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austin High School, Montwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Andress High School?
The graduation rate of Andress High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Andress High School?
1,341 students attend Andress High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Andress High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Andress High School?
Andress High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Andress High School offer ?
Andress High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Andress High School part of?
Andress High School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Andress High School located?
Andress High School is located in the Northeast El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Northeast El Paso.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The school has alot of clubs that ketp student on tasks with learning and becoming great citizens of our comminity. The teachers are from the most caring facilities in the state. There are great programs like NHS, Dancing group, Law Enforcement program, band,and staffs
5 10/10/2025
Good School with good kids. Academics, sports and music have always been top in the city. It is really sad that the district wants to close the school for no reason other than politics. Once and Eagle always an Eagle no matter what
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