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North Andover High

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North Andover High ranks 88 th of 349 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

88^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 349 Massachusetts High Schools

Better than 75% of Massachusetts high schools

Summary

North Andover High is a public high school serving 1,380 students in grades 9-12 in North Andover, Massachusetts, which is part of the North Andover school district. This high-performing school consistently outshines nearby schools on key academic measures, making it a standout institution in the region.

North Andover High's academic excellence is evident in its strong performance on MCAS tests, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better compared to the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 61.83% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 50.66%. The school also maintains impressive graduation rates, ranging from 96.5% to 98.7% over the past few years, significantly higher than nearby Haverhill High (78.6%) and Methuen High (86.5%). Additionally, North Andover High's dropout rates are low, ranging from 0.6% to 1.0%, much lower than the nearby schools.

North Andover High's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, with the school's rankings within these subgroups, such as female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and White students, often in the top 100-150 high schools in Massachusetts. This suggests the school is committed to equity and supporting the academic success of all students. Furthermore, North Andover High's higher per-student spending compared to the state average, ranging from $12,510 to $14,561 per student, may contribute to its strong academic performance and the resources available to support student learning and programs.

1,328

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,283

Per pupil spending ?

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

430 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845

(978) 794-1711

District: North Andover

Feeder schools for North Andover High:

Elementary:	Annie L Sargent School
	Atkinson
	Franklin
	Kittredge
	More...
	Thomson
Middle:	North Andover Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.3%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Asian:

7.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 73rd percentile in 2015 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (58% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓97% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Massachusetts median (75th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg56%

Massachusetts avg45%

88^th of 349

Massachusetts public high schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

133^rd of 348North Andover 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	75.7	88 of 349	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	70.5	108 of 348	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.7	91 of 347	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	73.2	101 of 342	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	72.8	89 of 285	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.7	91 of 351	74.1%	★★★★☆
2018	75.3	80 of 345	76.8%	★★★★☆
2017	75.4	75 of 348	78.4%	★★★★☆
2016	71.4	103 of 351	70.7%	★★★★☆
2015	72.9	95 of 354	73.2%	★★★★☆
2014	69.0	129 of 347	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.8	115 of 344	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.4	89 of 340	73.8%	★★★★☆
2011	71.5	113 of 340	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	76.7	84 of 335	74.9%	★★★★☆
2009	76.0	80 of 322	75.2%	★★★★☆
2008	80.5	56 of 319	82.4%	★★★★☆
2007	83.1	35 of 316	88.9%	★★★★☆
2006	70.0	119 of 314	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	75.7	82 of 311	73.6%	★★★★☆
2004	73.5	89 of 307	71.0%	★★★★☆
2003	78.7	72 of 304	76.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	69.0	39 of 160	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	83.0	16 of 142	88.7%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	46 of 91	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.5	64 of 98	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.2	58 of 96	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	63.9	44 of 93	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.5	32 of 68	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.7	40 of 97	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.3	60 of 91	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	58.2	96 of 295	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.7	74 of 202	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.1	104 of 299	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.1	123 of 299	58.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	102 of 337	69.7%	★★★★☆
2024	69.8	111 of 342	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.8	97 of 339	71.4%	★★★★☆
2022	78.3	77 of 340	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.9	70 of 281	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	75.5	89 of 342	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	75.5	78 of 339	77.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	70.9	60 of 245	75.5%	★★★★☆
2024	40.2	138 of 249	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	70.6	67 of 241	72.2%	★★★★☆
2022	63.8	75 of 217	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.7	45 of 149	69.8%	★★★★☆
2019	52.2	90 of 206	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.9	65 of 193	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	61.0	115 of 334	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.2	126 of 338	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.4	109 of 338	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.6	128 of 332	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.0	75 of 253	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	56.1	145 of 330	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.4	122 of 330	63.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	78.6	80 of 339	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	67.1	118 of 342	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.6	80 of 343	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	66.0	124 of 339	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.2	104 of 281	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.4	95 of 346	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	71.6	108 of 343	68.5%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	33.7	58 of 89	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	75.0	28 of 87	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.5	20 of 82	75.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	49.8	116 of 302	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.8	148 of 289	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.8	121 of 301	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.8	139 of 339	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.4	94 of 268	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.0	166 of 348	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.4	150 of 344	56.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	69.6	87 of 298	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	66.6	104 of 302	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.9	98 of 301	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.2	101 of 300	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.6	88 of 249	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.9	79 of 302	73.8%	★★★★☆
2018	72.5	74 of 303	75.6%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2025)76th percentile~ school

African American (2024)76th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)76th percentile~ school

White (2025)71st percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)70th percentile-5 vs school

Disabled (2022)67th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2025)62nd percentile-13 vs school

Asian (2025)49th percentile-25 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)35th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

Science63%+17 vs state

English Language Arts62%+11 vs state

Mathematics55%+10 vs state

Biology52%+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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Greenleaf Academy	Public	6-12	58 Chadwick Street	Bradford	01835	Essex County	Haverhill	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 374-3487	34	5	6.8		15 (44.1%)	3 (8.8%)	15 (44.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)						$38,901
Haverhill High	Public	9-12	137 Monument Street	Haverhill	01832	Essex County	Haverhill	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 374-5700	1,922	154	12.5		854 (44.4%)	114 (5.9%)	868 (45.2%)	37 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	39 (2.0%)	25.5	264^th of 349 public high schools	24.4%		21.3	281^st of 348 public high schools	19.3%	17	30.6	25.8	32.0	24.7		$19,265

Frequently Asked Questions about North Andover High

What schools feed into North Andover High?

North Andover High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Annie L Sargent School
Elementary : Atkinson
Elementary : Franklin
Elementary : Kittredge
Elementary : Thomson
Middle : North Andover Middle

Is North Andover High a good school?

North Andover High ranks 88^th of 349 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Andover High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,328 students attended North Andover High.

What is the racial makeup of North Andover High?

Students at North Andover High are 67% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What district is North Andover High in?

North Andover

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