- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Andrews, NC
Andrews High
Federal NCES profile for Andrews High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370078000318
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrews High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Andrews · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrews High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Andrews, NC.
School address
District: Cherokee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370078000318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Andrews High held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370078000318 · Andrews, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 16.4:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Murphy Elementary (467 students)
Andrews High held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Andrews High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murphy Element
Murphy Elementary
467 students
- Murphy High
Murphy High
424 students
- Murphy Middle
Murphy Middle
353 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
330 students
- Ranger Element
Ranger Elementary/Middle
264 students
- This school
Andrews High
229 students
What this shows Andrews High reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrews High compares
Andrews High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Andrews High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County Schools reports $14,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrews High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murphy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murphy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranger Elementary/Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrews High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andrews High
How many students attend Andrews High?
Andrews High has 229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Andrews, NC. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrews High?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrews High is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrews High?
58.7% of students at Andrews High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrews High?
The largest demographic group at Andrews High is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Andrews, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrews High?
Andrews High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrews High rank among public schools in Andrews?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Andrews, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cherokee County Schools?
Besides Andrews High, Cherokee County Schools also operates Murphy Elementary (467 students), Murphy High (424 students), and Murphy Middle (353 students). See the Cherokee County Schools district page for the complete list.