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Bandys High School
Public Pre-K, High School
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Grade 9-12
5040 E Bandys Xrd,
Catawba, NC
Catawba County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Angela Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
89%
Niche Grade
B
B
B-
A-
B
B+
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
28.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
266:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
White
82.8%
Hispanic
8.7%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Appalachian State University
144 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
118 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
116 Students
North Carolina State University
111 Students
Western Carolina University
99 Students
East Carolina University
77 Students
Catawba Valley Community College
62 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University
60 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
56 Students
Wingate University
47 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
53 Students
Business
45 Students
Biology
41 Students
Psychology
29 Students
Physical Therapy
19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
17 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
16 Students
Criminology
15 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
12 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry
12 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/3/2025
I am an alumni of the school and my experience with the school was overall not terrible. I had some great memories but also some bad ones. If you are looking for comfort in diversity I would not say this is the best school. When I attended it was predominantly white and felt like a target due to the student's opinions. However, even though the students were not the kindest I had some amazing teachers. I felt seen by some of the staff and felt comfortable being in their classes. The arts were the escape I had at school and the teachers in the area were so kind and had not a mean thing about them.
2/23/2024
Bandys was everything I could ask for as a student. Enjoyed the classes and learned to think deeply in lots of different ways.
1/5/2023
Overall, I enjoyed my experiences at Bandys High School as a student. Every faculty member I interacted with showed genuine care for their students, and my favorite thing about the school was the close environment created between students and staff. There was also a wide variety of ways for students to get involved in the school through sports, clubs, and other extracurriculars. There was never a time where I felt emotionally or physically unsafe at Bandys.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/13/2025
NOT A GOOD SCHOOL weak doest how fix thete school teacher push students around not a good place shund be shunt down.
5/4/2023
Bandy’s has great teachers and is very involved in the community, however I’ve found that as far as student interactions go, there is room for improvement.
8/9/2018
We have had such a great experience at Bandys! Our student has always been in the "higher" courses and we found that she has been challenged academically with a lot of options. She found her love in art and music in addition to math and science. It's been a great experience overall!
2/17/2017
As a parent that recently moved from CA to NC I have one child currently enrolled at Bandy's. The students receive great support from the community and from the faculty. The principal and both assistant principals are new to Bandy's within the past three years, and it is evident this has really been...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$192K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
44
Average Home Value
$383,590
Median Lot Size
30,927 Sq Ft
% Renters
26%
Average Household Income
$59,929
% of College Grads
5.5%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,788 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
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Long Island Access
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Francis Sigmon Park
Lotsa Barks Dog Park
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Bandys High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Catawba, NC, in the Catawba neighborhood, and is served by the Catawba County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 923 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Bandys High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $383,590. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tri-City Christian School, Denver Christian Academy, Southview Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Catawba has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bandys High School.