Andrews High

Cherokee County Schools
50 High School Drive
Andrews, NC 28901
225 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
225
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    187 (83.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (7.6 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (7.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cherokee County Schools
Phone: (828)321-5415
Website: http://www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/ahs/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 224
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 63
Grade 10 61
Grade 11 54
Grade 12 47
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Robbinsville High
Graham County Schools
363 Students
301 Sweetwater Road
Robbinsville, NC 28771 (9.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th