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School Code: 2110505

North Andover High

North Andover

North Andover is an affluent suburban town in the Merrimack Valley, about 25 miles north of Boston. The town is known for its mix of residential neighborhoods, open space including conservation areas, and its location along Interstate 495. North Andover is home to Merrimack College and maintains a strong New England character with its historic town center and colonial-era architecture.
State Rankings
#89
Overall Rank
#91
SAT Total
#96
ELA MCAS
#101
Math MCAS
#82
AP Success
#37
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+9
1155
Reading/Writing+10
588
Math-1
567
Tests Taken
294
Score Composition
R/W: 588
Math: 567

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-262%(Rank #96)
Mathematics-355%(Rank #101)
Science-1152%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
506
Math
504
Science
501
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 75.0th · Math: 74.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 49.0 · Math: 38.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
323
Tests Taken
680
Passing Rate (3-5)+7.2
82.4%
AP Success Rank: #82
Score Distribution
19.7%
Score 5
30.6%
Score 4
32.1%
Score 3
15.1%
Score 2
2.5%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 17.6%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
68%
16%
White: 67.7%
Asian: 7.2%
Hispanic/Latino: 16.4%
Black/African American: 3.8%
Multi-Race: 4.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Gender
50.3% Female
49.2% Male
0.5% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs32.5% (418)
Low Income21.6% (278)
English Learners3.6% (46)
First Language Not English15.3% (197)
Key Indicators
High Needs
32.5%
Low Income
21.6%

Graduation Rate

98.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate +0.4
State Ranking
#37
Cohort Size
340
Dropped Out: 0.6%
Still in School: 0.9%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+0.7
92.8%
Chronically Absent-2.5
20.7%
Avg. Absences per Student12.8
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension1.3%
School-Based Arrest0.1%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
85.1%
Based on 309 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
70.5%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score+9
1155
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-2
62
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-3
55
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+0.4
98.5
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+7.2
82.4
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+0.7
92.8
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-2.5
20.7
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment-2.8
83.1
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

83.1%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
31.3%
4-Year Private College
41%
4-Year Public College
10.8%
2-Year Public College
6.3%
Other Post-Secondary
0.9%
Apprenticeship
3.6%
Work
1.2%
Military
1.2%
Other
3.6%
Unknown
Based on 332 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)99.7
Student/Teacher Ratio13.3 to 1
Teachers Licensed98.9%
Experienced Teachers88.4%
Teaching In-Field87.4%
Quick Facts
District: North Andover
School Code: 2110505
Class Size Indicator: 13.3 to 1

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