ANDRESS H S

andress.episd.org

1,341 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Andress High School, located in the North Hills area of El Paso, Texas, is a prominent member of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing history and its commitment to fostering both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. The campus environment is designed to provide students with a comprehensive educational experience, offering a range of advanced placement courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various student organizations that cater to a wide array of interests and talents.

As an integral part of the local community, Andress High School emphasizes school spirit and community involvement, frequently participating in district-wide athletic and academic competitions. The school’s faculty and administration focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. With a focus on inclusive growth and student development, Andress continues to serve as a vital hub for learning, sports, and social development for the youth in the El Paso area.

1,341

Total Students

88.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANDRESS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	1,075
Black	110
Asian	8
Two or More	36
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,075 (80.2%)
Black
110 (8.2%)
White
103 (7.7%)
Two or More
36 (2.7%)
Asian
8 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)236-4000
Website:	http://andress.episd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,055
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 345

Grade 10 389

Grade 11 316

Grade 12 291

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ANDRESS H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	345
Grade 10	389
Grade 11	316
Grade 12	291

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ANDRESS H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	623	46.5%
Male	718	53.5%

High School 9th - 12th