- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Catawba, NC
Bandys High
Federal NCES profile for Bandys High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370069000274
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bandys High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Catawba · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bandys High has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bandys High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Catawba, NC.
School address
District: Catawba County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370069000274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Bandys High grew from 864 students in 2022-23 to 923 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 370069000274 · Catawba, NC High · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 20.8:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Stephens High (1,268 students)
Bandys High grew from 864 students in 2022-23 to 923 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bandys High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Stephens
Saint Stephens High
1,268 students
- This school
Bandys High
935 students
- Fred T Foard H
Fred T Foard High
930 students
- Maiden High
Maiden High
852 students
- Bunker Hill Hi
Bunker Hill High
845 students
- Saint Stephens
Saint Stephens Elementary
711 students
What this shows Bandys High reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bandys High compares
Bandys High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 55% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$11,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Bandys High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catawba County Schools reports $11,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bandys High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fred T Foard High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maiden High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Stephens Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bandys High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~935 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bandys High
How many students attend Bandys High?
Bandys High has 935 students enrolled. It is a high school in Catawba, NC. CCD year-over-year: 864 (2022-23) → 923 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bandys High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bandys High is 20.8:1, which is 32% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bandys High?
29.7% of students at Bandys High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bandys High?
The largest demographic group at Bandys High is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Catawba, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bandys High?
Bandys High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Bandys High rank among public schools in Catawba?
By Resource Investment Index, Bandys High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Catawba, 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 Catawba County Schools?
Besides Bandys High, Catawba County Schools also operates Saint Stephens High (1,268 students), Fred T Foard High (930 students), and Maiden High (852 students). See the Catawba County Schools district page for the complete list.