Bandys High School

My son's experience at Bandys has been outstanding... He is currently enrolled in many honors and Advanced Placement classes which are rigorous and certainly preparing him for college. Bandys was named an Honor School of Excellence with High Growth in 2010, with over 91% of students scoring at or above grade level on state testing. The teachers are outstanding, and seem to create an interactive learning enviornment. We love Bandys High School and the community.....
--Submitted by a parent

My son is a current junior at Bandys High School. His experience has been wonderful, as he is taking some of the most rigorous courses the school has to offer. The honors and Advanced Placement courses are clearly preparing him for college. The school's academic program has improved dramatically over the past 5 years as there seems to be a strong focus on teaching and learning. The teachers are fantastic! My son continually talks about the use of innovative lessons that incorporate technology. In 2010, the school was named an Honor School of Excellence by the state of North Carolina. My understanding is that only 15 high schools in the state acheived this rating. The community support for the school is excellent!!!!
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I have three children who have attended Bandys HS in the last 5 yrs. They have all loved it. I feel they are one of the best Catawba County High Schools in the County has to offer, academically. My three younger children will be attending in the next 5 yrs, following in there sister and brother's footsteps. GO TROJANS !!
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In response to the review by 'C. Smith', I am a current student at Bandys High School and we have been involved in seminars held annually at our school about driving while intoxicated. Also, we have a designated driver program ran by parents that started after the death of the teenager you spoke of, and it's called Operation Anna Mac. I love Bandys High School, and would never dream of going to another school. This is coming from a class president for three consecutive years, as well as a three-sport athlete and honor student.
--Submitted by a student

They are proactive. Always looking for ways to improve ways they perform and continue to set higher standards to achieve.
--Submitted by a parent

its a wonderful school and the athletics are outstanding!
--Submitted by a student

We relocated to the area from the West Coast, and based on test scores had reasonably high expectations. We are hugely disappointed by the condition of the school (dirty and dated) and most importantly the curriculum. I would recommend in depth on-site research before sending your child to this school and risking damage to their college transcripts. Had we been give this heads up we would likely have moved elsewhere.
--Submitted by a parent

I just recently moved to Bandys high school from the North East. The school is highly based on athletics and hard to adjust to for some kids (like me) with the block scheduling. It would be best for people moving into the area to take an in depth tour first, not everything is up to date.
--Submitted by a student

Bandys is hands down one of the best schools in western NC. Not only do they strive to build a strong academic foundation for its students, but a healthy athletic one, as well. The second-year principal is doing a wonderful job. His presence in the school and at athletic events is prominent, and he always has a smile on his face. The teachers and staff are likewise friendly and approachable to all parents. I wouldn't dream of sending my child to any other school in Catawba County! Go Trojans!
--Submitted by a parent

im a 1983 graduate of this wonderful school.i love it when you know everybody in the school .to me it makes it safer to know who you are around.i have to sons that goes to bandys .my boys plays sports but i know that the athletic director there is a wonderful person and they have a great principal. and its about the kids education.the care about the kids and believe me the school is one of the safest schools.im glad that my kids are in a safe place.
--Submitted by a parent