Superintendent Search

Come lead our future: Seeking Andover's next superintendent

Andover Public Schools - USD 385 is searching for a collaborative, visionary leader to continue its tradition of excellence and propel the district into the future.

The district prides itself in academic and extracurricular success, preparing students for their next steps after school. We enjoy strong community engagement, both with partnerships in the Andover and Wichita metro areas and in the facilities our residents support for students and staff. We believe in being responsible stewards of community tax dollars while providing the best opportunities for students.

Located just east of Wichita, the Andover district is just minutes from the dining, shopping, entertainment and other amenities found in a metro area of a half-million people, yet still has a community feel typical of a small Kansas town. If you feel you are the right candidate to lead Andover Public Schools into the future, we hope you will apply.

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About the district

• 5,700 full-time students in 11 schools (six elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools and one virtual school)
• Another approximately 3,000 part-time virtual students attending Andover eCademy
• Early Learning program that serves approximately 160 students
• Approximately 700 staff members
• District boundaries are 47 square miles in Butler and Sedgwick counties, including the City of Andover and the eastern portion of Wichita
• Special education services provided by Butler County Special Education Interlocal
• Annual budget of approximately $90 million

Highly respected

Andover High School and Andover Central High School are consistently ranked the best in the Wichita metro area and in the top 20 in the state, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Andover eCademy has been named the #1 virtual school in the state by Niche.com.

Academic success

• 22.4 average ACT score, well above the state average of 19.3
• 23 Advanced Placement classes offered at our high schools, with students earning qualifying scores on 609 AP exams during the 2025-26 school year

Student opportunity

• Center for Advanced Professional Studies, which gives juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore career possibilities through hands-on, real-world experiences
• Partnerships with Butler Community College and Wichita State provide high school students the opportunity to earn college credit hours

Stability in leadership

• Andover has enjoyed stability in leadership, with the average tenure of current principals at more than 5 years. The current superintendent is in his 10th year in the role.

Expected search timeline

• Oct. 14: Online survey distributed to district patrons
• Oct. 28: Board of Education meets to identify characteristics of the new superintendent
• Dec. 3: Applications are due to the Kansas Association of School Boards
• January 2027: Anticipated hire date
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