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Andover

Massachusetts · Public School District
10
Schools
5,526
Students
$28,787
Per-Pupil Spend
+101% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Andover is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 5,526 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,787 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bancroft ElementaryKG–05543
Henry C Sanborn ElementaryKG–05331
High Plain ElementaryKG–05527
South ElementaryKG–05453
West ElementaryKG–05555
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Andover West Middle06–08518
Doherty Middle06–08461
Wood Hill Middle School06–08338
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Andover High09–121,702
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Shawsheen SchoolPK–PK98
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,787+101% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
73%
State
22.8%
Local (property tax)
72.7%
Federal
4.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (73%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,526
Students
—
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $28,787 per pupil — 101% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Andover?
Andover has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,526 students.
What is the graduation rate for Andover?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Andover spend per student?
Andover spends $28,787 per pupil — 101% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Andover?
No, Andover does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Andover serve?
Andover serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Andover?
The median opportunity score across schools in Andover is 58/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.