Is Andover Central High School a good school?

Andover Central High School ranks 33 rd of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Andover Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 853 students attended Andover Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Andover Central High School?

Students at Andover Central High School are 76% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

What schools feed into Andover Central High School?

Andover Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Meadowlark Elementary Elementary : Prairie Creek Elementary Elementary : Sunflower Elementary School Middle : Andover Central Middle School

Andover Central High School

Summary:

Andover Central High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Andover, Kansas, with a total enrollment of 856 students. The school is part of the Andover School District, which is ranked 15th out of 266 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Andover Central High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Kansas, with a current ranking of 33 out of 318 schools and a 4-star rating.

Andover Central High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, with 44.61% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 38.45% in mathematics, and 34.41% in science. The school has a strong track record of academic success across different student subgroups, ranking among the top high schools in Kansas for female, male, Hispanic, and white students. Additionally, Andover Central High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 17.29%, which is significantly lower than the state average.

In comparison to nearby schools, such as Wichita Alternative High and Sowers Alternative High School, Andover Central High School's performance is significantly stronger, with much higher academic proficiency rates and overall rankings. This highlights the quality of education and resources available to students in the Andover community. While Andover Central High School is a high-performing school, there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly in areas where the school's performance is slightly lower than the district or state averages, such as in mathematics proficiency.

Detail:

Public 9-12

603 E. Central
Andover, KS 67002

(316) 218-4700

District: Andover

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,242

Feeder schools for Andover Central High School:

Elementary:	Meadowlark Elementary
	Prairie Creek Elementary
	Sunflower Elementary School
Middle:	Andover Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 853

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Andover Central High School ranks better than 89.6% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Andover Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), Hispanic (8.8%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Andover Central High School is 17.2. (See more...)

Compare Andover Central High School employs 49.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Andover Central High School is $8,242.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Andover Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Andover Central High School 33^rd of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Andover Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Andover:

SchoolDigger ranks Andover 15^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Andover Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Andover Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	65.38	80^th	262	69.5%
2007	71.46	76^th	280	72.9%
2008	81.70	34^th	267	87.3%
2009	63.65	115^th	291	60.5%
2010	74.37	62^nd	302	79.5%
2011	65.14	111^th	298	62.8%
2012	76.33	28^th	317	91.2%
2013	75.34	56^th	323	82.7%
2015	89.68	12^th	326	96.3%
2016	92.68	13^th	313	95.8%
2017	90.23	24^th	316	92.4%
2018	91.17	18^th	314	94.3%
2019	90.83	9^th	325	97.2%
2021	85.01	27^th	320	91.6%
2022	88.85	15^th	324	95.4%
2023	91.07	12^th	327	96.3%
2024	84.10	33^rd	318	89.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Andover Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2021	55.48	25^th	55	54.5%
2023	83.09	8^th	64	87.5%
2024	70.99	15^th	67	77.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Andover Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	50.10	48^th	110	56.4%
2019	72.07	11^th	111	90.1%
2021	59.05	32^nd	115	72.2%
2022	64.69	22^nd	117	81.2%
2023	71.91	17^th	122	86.1%
2024	49.18	47^th	124	62.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Andover Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	86.37	20^th	228	91.2%
2019	81.97	19^th	229	91.7%
2021	82.42	17^th	213	92.0%
2022	84.83	15^th	223	93.3%
2023	83.67	15^th	250	94.0%
2024	73.75	33^rd	249	86.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Andover Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	74.62	44^th	248	82.3%
2019	86.02	18^th	249	92.8%
2021	82.75	24^th	250	90.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Andover Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	50.10	48^th	110	56.4%
2019	72.07	11^th	111	90.1%
2021	59.05	32^nd	115	72.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Andover Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	63.07	14^th	37	62.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Andover Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.58	8^th	11	27.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Andover Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	97.52	7^th	248	97.2%
2019	91.76	11^th	252	95.6%
2021	85.39	24^th	258	90.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Andover Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.72	16^th	29	44.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Andover Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	97.95	4^th	89	95.5%
2019	93.83	3^rd	92	96.7%
2021	77.56	15^th	99	84.8%
2022	85.11	8^th	102	92.2%
2023	90.32	8^th	110	92.7%
2024	91.68	8^th	105	92.4%

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Rank History for White students at Andover Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	85.87	29^th	296	90.2%
2019	87.12	17^th	306	94.4%
2021	81.69	33^rd	302	89.1%
2022	88.04	15^th	307	95.1%
2023	89.64	10^th	309	96.8%
2024	81.82	32^nd	295	89.2%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Andover Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	532	12	9	16	9	n/a	n/a	0	578
2003	532	12	9	16	9	n/a	n/a	0	578
2004	563	14	13	17	9	n/a	n/a	0	616
2005	578	9	11	15	9	n/a	n/a	4	626
2006	588	15	13	11	10	n/a	n/a	24	661
2007	587	22	9	24	12	n/a	n/a	10	664
2008	640	13	9	31	9	n/a	n/a	13	715
2009	679	23	13	33	8	n/a	n/a	4	760
2010	714	17	13	32	8	1	15	0	800
2011	730	17	15	44	6	1	13	0	826
2012	682	13	14	50	7	0	15	0	781
2013	668	23	14	53	10	0	17	0	785
2014	667	24	16	44	7	3	25	0	786
2015	685	25	15	47	8	4	29	0	813
2016	683	19	20	49	7	4	28	0	810
2017	670	23	22	55	10	4	32	0	816
2018	658	24	28	58	6	2	33	0	809
2019	628	37	32	66	7	0	43	0	813
2020	660	44	35	80	5	2	49	0	875
2021	617	36	36	65	4	2	45	0	805
2022	672	39	38	78	3	2	61	0	893
2023	649	43	33	74	1	2	54	0	856
2024	648	37	41	75	2	1	49	0	853

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Andover Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	578	34.6	16.7	8.7
2003	578	34.6	16.7	8.7
2004	616	37.4	16.5	9.3
2005	626	37.7	16.6	8.8
2006	661	42.0	15.7	8.3
2007	664	42.5	15.6	10.6
2008	715	41.3	17.3	7.3
2009	760	42.9	17.7	9.9
2010	800	44.2	18.1	11.1
2011	826	42.6	19.3	11.7
2012	781	49.2	15.8	13.1
2013	785	53.3	14.7	13.5
2014	786	54.8	14.3	13.7
2015	813	52.0	15.6	17.1
2016	810	52.0	15.5	15.2
2017	816	46.8	17.4	15
2018	809	47.5	17.0	14
2019	813	48.5	16.7	13.9
2020	875	49.2	17.7	13
2021	805	46.2	17.4	14.8
2022	893	47.8	18.6	12.4
2023	856	49.9	17.1	17.3
2024	853	49.3	17.2	20.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Andover Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	578	34.6	16.7	8.7
2003	578	34.6	16.7	8.7
2004	616	37.4	16.5	9.3
2005	626	37.7	16.6	8.8
2006	661	42.0	15.7	8.3
2007	664	42.5	15.6	10.6
2008	715	41.3	17.3	7.3
2009	760	42.9	17.7	9.9
2010	800	44.2	18.1	11.1
2011	826	42.6	19.3	11.7
2012	781	49.2	15.8	13.1
2013	785	53.3	14.7	13.5
2014	786	54.8	14.3	13.7
2015	813	52.0	15.6	17.1
2016	810	52.0	15.5	15.2
2017	816	46.8	17.4	15
2018	809	47.5	17.0	14
2019	813	48.5	16.7	13.9
2020	875	49.2	17.7	13
2021	805	46.2	17.4	14.8
2022	893	47.8	18.6	12.4
2023	856	49.9	17.1	17.3
2024	853	49.3	17.2	20.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Andover Central High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$311 (3.8%)	$7,932 (96.2%)	$8,242

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Andover Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 9^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 12^th of 327 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Andover Central High School)	45.5	39.5	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Andover)	41.4	40.3	1.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Andover Central High School)	50.5	43	7.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Andover)	44.2	39.8	4.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Andover Central High School)	43.4	45	1.6%
11th Grade Science (Andover)	44.7	41.9	2.8%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	813	856	5.3%
African American	37	43	16.2%
American Indian	7	1	85.7%
Asian	32	33	3.1%
Hispanic	66	74	12.1%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	628	649	3.3%
Two or More Races	43	54	25.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.9%	17.3%	3.4%

Schools Near Andover Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)		KAP Mathematics (2024)		KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Andover Central High School	Public	9-12	603 E. Central	Andover	67002	Butler County	Andover	No	No	No	No	(316) 218-4700	853	49	17.2	20.2%	648 (76.0%)	37 (4.3%)	75 (8.8%)	41 (4.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.7%)	84.1	33^rd of 318 public high schools	89.6%		91.1	12^th of 327 public high schools	96.3%	21	44.6	44.6	38.5	38.5	34.4	34.4	$8,242	$311	$7,932
Andover High	Public	9-12	1744 N Andover Rd	Andover	67002	Butler County	Andover	No	No	No	No	(316) 218-4600	1,009	56	17.9	20.6%	764 (75.7%)	25 (2.5%)	81 (8.0%)	69 (6.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	66 (6.5%)	94.6	8^th of 318 public high schools	97.5%		88.9	15^th of 327 public high schools	95.4%	7	47.2	47.2	47.8	47.8	44.6	44.6	$8,217	$362	$7,855
Southeast High	Public	9-12	2641 S. 127th St E	Wichita	67207	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-2700	1,973	112	17.5	78.4%	355 (18.0%)	542 (27.5%)	600 (30.4%)	304 (15.4%)	17 (0.9%)	13 (0.7%)	142 (7.2%)	9.2	303^rd of 318 public high schools	4.7%		10	305^th of 327 public high schools	6.7%	2	10.8	10.8	7.1	7.1	10.7	10.7	$10,947	$2,576	$8,371
Augusta Senior High	Public	9-12	2020 Ohio	Augusta	67010	Butler County	Augusta	No	No	No	No	(316) 775-5461	627	42	14.7	40.0%	543 (86.6%)	4 (0.6%)	47 (7.5%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.1%)	36.8	214^th of 318 public high schools	32.7%		45.6	176^th of 327 public high schools	46.2%	38	19.5	19.5	19.5	19.5	26.0	26.0	$8,473	$684	$7,789
Northeast Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5550 N Lycee	Bel Aire	67226	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	Yes	No	No	(316) 973-2300	681	50	13.6	60.6%	259 (38.0%)	173 (25.4%)	140 (20.6%)	43 (6.3%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.9%)	41	199^th of 318 public high schools	37.4%		54.5	135^th of 327 public high schools	58.7%	64	21.7	21.7	15.8	15.8	31.5	31.5	$10,840	$2,597	$8,244
Wichita Alternative High	Public	9-12	1847 N Chautauqua	Wichita	67214	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-0500	266	16	16.1	84.2%	87 (32.7%)	51 (19.2%)	94 (35.3%)	6 (2.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.8%)	2.6	317^th of 318 public high schools	0.3%		10.8	304^th of 327 public high schools	7.0%	13	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	4.5	4.5	$22,069	$7,205	$14,864
Rose Hill High	Public	9-12	710 S Rose Hill Road	Rose Hill	67133	Butler County	Rose Hill Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(316) 776-3360	600	39	15.4	27.8%	475 (79.2%)	27 (4.5%)	62 (10.3%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.2%)	42.2	192^nd of 318 public high schools	39.6%		41.4	201^st of 327 public high schools	38.5%	9	27.2	27.2	21.1	21.1	21.6	21.6	$8,961	$429	$8,533
East High	Public	9-12	2301 E Douglas	Wichita	67211	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-7200	2,338	146	16.0	78.3%	560 (24.0%)	462 (19.8%)	882 (37.7%)	254 (10.9%)	9 (0.4%)	6 (0.3%)	165 (7.1%)	22.8	265^th of 318 public high schools	16.7%		29.5	249^th of 327 public high schools	23.9%	16	19.5	19.5	11.6	11.6	19.2	19.2	$10,307	$2,146	$8,161
Chisholm Life Skills Center	Public	10-12	2515 E Osie	Wichita	67211	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-9500	90	10	9.0	88.9%	24 (26.7%)	19 (21.1%)	24 (26.7%)	7 (7.8%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (16.7%)								(n/a)							$29,959	$21,311	$8,648
Circle High	Public	9-12	905 Main	Towanda	67144	Butler County	Circle	No	No	No	No	(316) 541-2277	605	32	19.0	32.2%	540 (89.3%)	8 (1.3%)	27 (4.5%)	4 (0.7%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.1%)	41.3	195^th of 318 public high schools	38.7%		42.3	190^th of 327 public high schools	41.9%	5	33.5	33.5	14.1	14.1	20.9	20.9	$8,639	$400	$8,239

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