Andover High School serves a population of nearly 1,800 students and offers significant opportunities in the areas of extra curricular activities, the arts, sports, and advanced placement courses. A nationally-recognized school, Andover challenges students to achieve at the highest level while thinking critically about the world around them. Students are urged to be curious and inquisitive, as well as be able to take the initiative to follow through. The school offers 31 different sports throughout the spring, winter, and fall, among 64 different teams. The average cost per student was $12,546 in 2008.