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Andover Unified School District

Andover Central High School

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Andover, KS
  • 147 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A
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    Andover Central High School is a highly rated, public school located in Andover, KS. It has 770 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.
    Address
    603 E Central
    Andover, KS 67002
    Telephone
    (316) 218-4700
    Website
    usd385.org
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    Andover Central High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    37%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    47%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    1370
    16 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    173 responses
    AP Enrollment
    25%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $85,655
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,199
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $180,000
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.17 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.17 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 81 responses
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    • Prom
      16%
    • The student rumble
      15%
    • Home Coming Dance
      12%
    • The last day of school
      11%
    • Pep Band
      10%
    • Football and basketball games, marching and jazz
      9%
    • Summer Band Camp
      9%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    770
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    15%
    87%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.23 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.23 responses
    96%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.23 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $47,304
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.30 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.30 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.30 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $5,741/ year
    National
    $12,239
    93%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.28 responses
    46%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.28 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.28 responses
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    I have had a great experience working with counselors, administrators, and teachers at Andover Central High School. Many showed personal concern and interest in my aspirations and were willing to help me achieve my dreams. It is wonderful to also have so many academically rigorous programs at ACHS. I loved the number of honors classes that were offered, even in subjects, I would never expect like Modern World History. Academic after school activities such as Science Olympiad and Scholars Bowl meant a lot to many students. I truly felt like the AP and honors classes have helped prepare me for college. The only criticism that I can truly give Andover Central High School is in the category of diversity. There were not many students (or teachers) that really strayed from the white upper-middle-class range. I understand that it is not entirely in the control of the school, but it was what I had noticed.
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    While the beginning of my high school years were amazing. Filled with passionate students and thriving traditions. The administration is starting to cut back from the schools traditions that made it so unique in the first place. White powder at football games, paintings on the walls, and senior pranks, are just some of the traditions that the school has ripped away. When you take away the passion and fun that school traditions bring to the students, they start to lose interest in the school, and it starts to feel like a prison rather than a fun place to learn.
    Andover Central's outstanding staff and administration are not the only things that set this school above all others in this area. The deep-rooted school spirit that you sense around every corner, the welcoming students who are kind and friendly. Teachers who work with every student to make sure that they are receiving a top-notch education. These are just a few of the things that you will find here ar Andover Central High School.