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 1,425 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Andress High School's student population of 1,425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Andress High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andress High School is 0.32, 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
#6611 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andress High School's ranking?
Andress High School is ranked #6611 out of 8,188 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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%.
How many students attend Andress High School?
1,425 students attend Andress High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Andress High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% 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 16:1, 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 11/12/2014
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
5 8/2/2013
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
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