BANDYS HIGH SCHOOL
Bandys High is a public high school that is part of the Catawba County Schools school district, located in Catawba, NC with about 886 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Bandys High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bandys High School, located in Catawba, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving students in the Catawba County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and character development. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for success in higher education or the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Bandys High School is well-known for its active extracurricular culture, which includes a wide array of athletic programs, student clubs, and arts organizations. These programs are central to the "Bandys spirit," helping to create a close-knit environment where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and take pride in their school community. With a focus on preparing well-rounded graduates, the school emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere rooted in traditional values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
For more information, contact Bandys High at (828) 241-3171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Catawba, NC 28609-9727
(828) 241-3171
BANDYS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Catawba, NC with about 886 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Catawba County Schools
- Total Students:
- 886
- Teachers:
- 50.06
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 886 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BANDYS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.