Serving 1,758 students in grades 9-12, Andover High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,758 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Andover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Andover High School's student population of 1,758 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,758 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Andover High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andover High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
6%
12%
White
80%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andover High School's ranking?
Andover High School is ranked #266 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Andover High School often compared to?
Andover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaine High School, St. Francis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Andover High School?
The graduation rate of Andover High School is 96%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Andover High School?
1,758 students attend Andover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Andover High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andover High School?
Andover High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Andover High School offer ?
Andover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Andover High School part of?
Andover High School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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