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Andover High

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Andover High ranks 41 st of 349 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 349 Massachusetts High Schools

Better than 88% of Massachusetts high schools

Summary

Andover High in Andover, MA, is a large, high-performing public high school serving 1,609 students in grades 9-12, and is part of the highly-ranked Andover school district. This school has earned a 4-star rating for ten consecutive years and boasts an exceptional 99.5% graduation rate, with a dropout rate of just 0.2%—far better than state averages. Academically, students consistently score well above the state average on MCAS exams, with proficiency rates in English (74.4%), Math (76.8%), and Science (72.4%) all exceeding 70%.

When compared to nearby schools, Andover High stands out as a top-tier academic institution. Its state ranking (41st out of 349) is significantly higher than North Andover High (75th percentile) and Tewksbury Memorial High (80th percentile), and vastly outperforms Methuen High (30th percentile) and Lawrence High School (7th percentile). The only nearby school with a comparable ranking is North Reading High (40th, 89th percentile), creating a tight competition at the top. However, Andover High achieves its results with a much larger student body and a higher student-to-teacher ratio, demonstrating its effectiveness at scale.

Andover High also shows notable strengths in specific areas. Its Physics MCAS scores are particularly strong, with 57% of students proficient compared to 44.3% statewide. The school has also shown significant improvement in serving Hispanic and low-income students, with both groups jumping from 3-star to 4-star ratings over the past two years. Additionally, Andover High has a remarkable record of serving its African American students, who have ranked in the 90th percentile or higher statewide for three consecutive years. These achievements highlight the school's commitment to equity and excellence for all students.

1,609

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,433

Per pupil spending ?

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

80 Shawsheen Road
Andover, MA 01810

(978) 247-5500

District: Andover

Feeder schools for Andover High:

Elementary:	Bancroft Elementary
	Henry C Sanborn Elementary
	High Plain Elementary
	South Elementary
	More...
	West Elementary
Middle:	Andover West Middle
	Doherty Middle
	Wood Hill Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.9%

Asian:

21.3%

Hispanic:

8.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (70% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Massachusetts high schools

✓100% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Massachusetts avg47%

41^st of 349

Massachusetts public high schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

31^st of 348Andover among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	41 of 349	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	88.1	44 of 348	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	62 of 347	82.1%	★★★★☆
2022	80.6	68 of 342	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	82.2	52 of 285	81.8%	★★★★☆
2019	84.0	44 of 351	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	77.0	69 of 345	80.0%	★★★★☆
2017	74.7	79 of 348	77.3%	★★★★☆
2016	77.9	55 of 351	84.3%	★★★★☆
2015	76.0	69 of 354	80.5%	★★★★☆
2014	74.3	85 of 347	75.5%	★★★★☆
2013	80.0	35 of 344	89.8%	★★★★★
2012	72.1	95 of 340	72.1%	★★★★☆
2011	70.4	118 of 340	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	85.1	28 of 335	91.6%	★★★★★
2009	71.5	100 of 322	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.5	81 of 319	74.6%	★★★★☆
2007	79.9	52 of 316	83.5%	★★★★☆
2006	85.3	38 of 314	87.9%	★★★★☆
2005	82.3	58 of 311	81.4%	★★★★☆
2004	84.9	44 of 307	85.7%	★★★★☆
2003	91.6	16 of 304	94.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	90.1	16 of 160	90.0%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	12 of 142	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	88.7	13 of 133	90.2%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	82.0	15 of 91	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.7	23 of 98	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	61.6	52 of 96	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	72.6	32 of 93	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.0	37 of 68	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.1	25 of 97	74.2%	★★★★☆
2018	70.7	28 of 91	69.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	63.8	83 of 295	71.9%	★★★★☆
2021	61.5	65 of 202	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	86.6	37 of 299	87.6%	★★★★☆
2018	81.8	52 of 299	82.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	91.3	35 of 337	89.6%	★★★★☆
2024	85.3	52 of 342	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	79.8	74 of 339	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	76.0	87 of 340	74.4%	★★★★☆
2021	82.8	44 of 281	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	82.3	48 of 342	86.0%	★★★★☆
2018	75.3	81 of 339	76.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	78.3	44 of 245	82.0%	★★★★☆
2024	50.4	118 of 249	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.6	104 of 241	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.0	60 of 217	72.4%	★★★★☆
2021	66.4	36 of 149	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	65.4	70 of 206	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	78.4	45 of 193	76.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	77.9	60 of 334	82.0%	★★★★☆
2024	74.3	77 of 338	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	65.7	106 of 338	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.3	123 of 332	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.6	115 of 253	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.8	76 of 330	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	71.2	94 of 330	71.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	88.4	46 of 339	86.4%	★★★★☆
2024	89.4	35 of 342	89.8%	★★★★★
2023	83.5	60 of 343	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	83.7	56 of 339	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	80.2	57 of 281	79.7%	★★★★☆
2019	85.6	41 of 346	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	78.9	58 of 343	83.1%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	60.2	40 of 87	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.3	32 of 82	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.9	35 of 78	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.9	11 of 33	66.7%	★★★★☆
2019	43.2	33 of 58	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	73.5	58 of 302	80.8%	★★★★☆
2024	68.3	74 of 289	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	46.1	136 of 301	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.7	112 of 339	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.4	104 of 268	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.0	50 of 348	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	73.2	83 of 344	75.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	83.9	55 of 298	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	83.8	50 of 302	83.4%	★★★★☆
2023	75.4	77 of 301	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	71.7	85 of 300	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	77.0	53 of 249	78.7%	★★★★☆
2019	81.0	50 of 302	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	69.2	87 of 303	71.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2024)90th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)90th percentile~ school

Male (2025)86th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)84th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)82nd percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)82nd percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)82nd percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)81st percentile-7 vs school

Disabled (2022)72nd percentile-8 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)54th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics77%+32 vs state

English Language Arts74%+24 vs state

Science72%+27 vs state

Physics57%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Biology (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Physics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Physics All Grades	Total
Andover High	Public	9-12	80 Shawsheen Road	Andover	01810	Essex County	Andover	No	No	No	No	(978) 247-5500	1,609	125	12.8		1,012 (62.9%)	49 (3.0%)	141 (8.8%)	343 (21.3%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	56 (3.5%)	90.9	41^st of 349 public high schools	88.3%		88.1	44^th of 348 public high schools	87.4%	3	74.4	76.8	72.4		57.0	$21,433
Lawrence High School	Public	9-12	70-71 North Parish Road	Lawrence	01843	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 975-2750	3,453	253	13.6		68 (2.0%)	51 (1.5%)	3,286 (95.2%)	33 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.2%)	10	323^rd of 349 public high schools	7.4%		6.9	329^th of 348 public high schools	5.5%	6	18.8	12.4	15.2	0.0	65.8	$22,186
High School Learning Center	Public	9-12	1 Parker Street	Lawrence	01843	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 975-5917	198	15	12.8		6 (3.0%)	3 (1.5%)	186 (93.9%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0				$22,511
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical	Public	9-12	57 River Rd	Andover	01810	Essex County	Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 686-0194	1,837	144	12.7		265 (14.4%)	32 (1.7%)	1,507 (82.0%)	13 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (0.8%)	33.7	238^th of 349 public high schools	31.8%		25.6	272^nd of 348 public high schools	21.8%	34	43.4	26.2	34.0	33.9		$30,534
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence	Public, Charter	9-12	15 Union Street	Lawrence	01840	Essex County	Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence	Yes	No	No	Yes	(978) 722-8410	140	5	27.8		14 (10.0%)	6 (4.3%)	112 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)								(n/a)						$32,446
North Andover High	Public	9-12	430 Osgood Street	North Andover	01845	Essex County	North Andover	No	No	No	No	(978) 794-1711	1,328	100	13.3		894 (67.3%)	51 (3.8%)	218 (16.4%)	96 (7.2%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (4.4%)	75.7	88^th of 349 public high schools	74.8%		70.5	108^th of 348 public high schools	69.0%	20	61.8	54.9	63.4	51.9		$17,283
RISE Academy	Public	8-12	530 Broadway Street	Lawrence	01841	Essex County	Lawrence	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 975-5905	74	10	7.7		2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0				$28,930
Methuen High	Public	9-12	1 Ranger Rd	Methuen	01844	Essex County	Methuen	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 722-6040	1,841	141	13.0		653 (35.5%)	126 (6.8%)	955 (51.9%)	71 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (1.7%)	30.2	246^th of 349 public high schools	29.5%		31.3	250^th of 348 public high schools	28.2%	4	34.1	26.2	37.5	24.9		$17,714
Tewksbury Memorial High	Public	9-12	320 Pleasant Street	Tewksbury	01876	Middlesex County	Tewksbury	No	No	No	No	(978) 640-7825	696	57	12.2		533 (76.6%)	47 (6.8%)	67 (9.6%)	35 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	82.4	69^th of 349 public high schools	80.2%		66.5	125^th of 348 public high schools	64.1%	56	69.3	68.5	58.6	35.3		$21,556
North Reading High	Public	9-12	189 Park Street	North Reading	01864	Middlesex County	North Reading	No	No	No	No	(978) 664-7800	652	64	10.1		550 (84.4%)	3 (0.5%)	32 (4.9%)	43 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	91.2	40^th of 349 public high schools	88.5%		90.3	33^rd of 348 public high schools	90.5%	7	72.1	74.2	79.3	68.5		$22,072

Frequently Asked Questions about Andover High

Is Andover High a good school?

Andover High ranks 41^st of 349 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Andover High?

Students at Andover High are 63% White, 21% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools feed into Andover High?

Andover High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bancroft Elementary
Elementary : Henry C Sanborn Elementary
Elementary : High Plain Elementary
Elementary : South Elementary
Elementary : West Elementary
Middle : Andover West Middle
Middle : Doherty Middle
Middle : Wood Hill Middle School

What district is Andover High in?

Andover

How many students attend Andover High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,609 students attended Andover High.

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