Bandys High

www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Bandys/default.aspx

864 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

864

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bandys High
Demographic	Student Count
White	715
Hispanic	75
Black	25
Asian	9
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
715 (82.8 %)
Hispanic
75 (8.7 %)
Two or More
39 (4.5 %)
Black
25 (2.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)241-1471
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Bandys/default.aspx
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	864
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Grade 9 232

Grade 10 230

Grade 11 213

Grade 12 180