Bandys High School

Bandys High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade 9-12
5040 E Bandys Xrd,  Catawba, NC
Catawba County Schools
3.9
3.8
923 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Angela Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
68%
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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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 150 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 123 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 119 Students
North Carolina State University 115 Students
Western Carolina University 105 Students
East Carolina University 74 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University 73 Students
Catawba Valley Community College 66 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 63 Students
Wingate University 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 51 Students
Nursing 47 Students
Biology 41 Students
Psychology 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Physical Therapy 18 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 15 Students
Marketing 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 163 Reviews
4.0 Junior
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.
5.0 Junior
8/3/2021
The best thing about Bandys is how everyone is like a family. You know most everyone in the school and when something happens to one person the entire school rallies behind them.
4.0 Senior
1/27/2021
All of the faculty seems to truly care about the success of the students at this school. There are many resources offered to make sure that students succeed. There are also many different clubs and activities so everyone has a chance to find something they enjoy.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
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.
2.0 parent
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.
5.0 parent
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!
5.0 parent
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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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 923 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% 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 3.66, 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 $374,815. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tri-City Christian School, Southview Christian School, Christian Family Academy, and more. Learn more about what Catawba has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bandys High School.

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