ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL
Andrews High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cherokee County Schools school district, located in Andrews, NC with about 225 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Andrews High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Andrews High School, located in the mountain town of Andrews, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Cherokee County Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, balancing traditional coursework with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. As a small-town institution, it focuses on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff work closely with students to support their personal and academic growth throughout their high school years.
Beyond the classroom, Andrews High School emphasizes student involvement through athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which are designed to build character and school spirit. By utilizing its connection to the broader Cherokee County school system, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce. With a focus on community engagement and student development, Andrews High remains a vital pillar of the local educational landscape in western North Carolina.
For more information, contact Andrews High at (828) 321-5415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Andrews, NC 28901-8059
(828) 321-5415
ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Andrews, NC with about 225 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cherokee County Schools
- Total Students:
- 225
- Teachers:
- 20.09
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 225 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
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.