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Andrews High

Summary:

Andrews High is a public high school located in Andrews, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 225. The school is part of the Cherokee County Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Andrews High faces several key challenges, including declining academic performance, achievement gaps among student subgroups, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's academic performance, as measured by end-of-course (EOC) test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates below the state and district in subjects like Biology, Math I, and Math III. Additionally, Andrews High's performance on EOC tests varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the bottom 25% of North Carolina high schools for female students, male students, and white students. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 62.67% in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Andrews High is part of the same school district as Murphy High and Tri-County Early College High, its academic performance is generally lower than these nearby schools. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Andrews High to learn from the practices and strategies employed by its higher-performing counterparts. By addressing these challenges and learning from the successes of nearby schools, Andrews High may be able to improve its overall educational outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment for all its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 50 High School Drive
       Andrews, NC  28901-8059

(828) 321-5415

District: Cherokee County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
422nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,037 Help


Feeder schools for Andrews High:

Elementary:    Andrews Elementary
Middle:    Andrews Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  222

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.9%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Andrews High ranks worse than 65.9% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Cherokee County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Andrews High is 14.1. 2 high schools in the Cherokee County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Andrews High is $14,037, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Cherokee County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Andrews High:

SchoolDigger ranks Andrews High 422nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Andrews High in the ranking list.)

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Cherokee County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County Schools 82nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Andrews High

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Rank History for all students at Andrews High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.41 189th 431 56.1%
2007 37.47 318th 453 29.8%
2008 51.83 231st 477 51.6%
2009 46.61 286th 490 41.6%
2010 53.51 256th 499 48.7%
2011 52.25 267th 506 47.2%
2012 42.88 293rd 502 41.6%
2013 37.28 256th 505 49.3%
2014 30.08 274th 451 39.2%
2015 40.02 261st 531 50.8%
2016 28.04 329th 507 35.1%
2017 43.73 222nd 476 53.4%
2018 68.55 107th 469 77.2%
2019 47.67 229th 514 55.4%
2021 37.95 346th 594 41.8%
2022 35.58 394th 621 36.6%
2023 48.99 298th 626 52.4%
2024 32.73 422nd 640 34.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Andrews High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.79 25th 424 94.1%
2019 67.66 50th 446 88.8%
2021 48.61 128th 432 70.4%
2022 43.06 262nd 544 51.8%
2023 51.54 238th 597 60.1%
2024 31.03 422nd 613 31.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Andrews High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.54 100th 449 77.7%
2019 45.48 234th 475 50.7%
2021 49.32 195th 475 58.9%
2022 24.40 457th 594 23.1%
2023 38.71 352nd 588 40.1%
2024 40.00 358th 602 40.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Andrews High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.83 230th 349 34.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Andrews High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.88 113th 463 75.6%
2019 48.32 200th 488 59.0%
2021 28.10 315th 481 34.5%
2022 47.62 283rd 585 51.6%
2023 59.27 225th 602 62.6%
2024 21.42 490th 607 19.3%
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Rank History for White students at Andrews High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.54 162nd 427 62.1%
2019 31.56 305th 444 31.3%
2021 24.77 323rd 439 26.4%
2022 18.22 468th 534 12.4%
2023 33.81 379th 537 29.4%
2024 17.45 483rd 553 12.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Andrews High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 527 8 1 3 0 n/a n/a -6 533
1989 518 7 1 4 0 n/a n/a -4 526
1990 480 6 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 478 7 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 492
1992 460 7 0 1 5 n/a n/a -1 472
1993 428 6 2 2 9 n/a n/a 0 447
1994 446 1 3 1 8 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 448 5 1 5 8 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 448 5 1 5 8 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 266 4 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 279
1998 276 3 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 288
1999 275 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 282
2000 273 6 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 284
2001 262 6 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 274
2002 247 8 0 3 8 n/a n/a 0 266
2003 247 8 0 3 8 n/a n/a 0 266
2004 239 5 1 3 7 n/a n/a 0 255
2005 232 9 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 266 6 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 279
2007 237 6 0 8 8 n/a n/a 1 260
2008 244 7 0 7 8 n/a n/a 3 269
2009 259 7 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 277
2010 238 11 1 13 6 n/a n/a 0 269
2011 253 5 3 17 7 0 2 0 287
2012 233 4 3 14 1 0 2 0 257
2013 231 2 1 11 2 0 2 0 249
2014 250 0 1 8 2 0 1 0 262
2015 254 0 2 9 3 0 5 0 273
2016 251 0 3 14 9 0 3 0 280
2017 216 1 3 13 9 0 5 0 247
2018 194 2 2 12 8 0 7 0 225
2019 174 1 3 18 6 0 8 0 210
2020 178 2 3 12 2 0 10 0 207
2021 179 1 0 12 1 0 10 0 203
2022 172 2 0 17 1 0 13 0 205
2023 187 2 1 17 1 0 17 0 225
2024 184 1 1 20 1 0 15 0 222

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Andrews High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 533 32.0 16.6 25.9
1989 526 32.0 16.4 46.2
1990 495 32.0 15.4 39.4
1991 492 32.0 15.3 39.6
1992 472 32.0 14.7 18.4
1993 447 29.0 15.4 29.8
1994 459 29.0 15.8 27.2
1995 467 29.0 16.1 28.7
1996 467 29.0 16.1 28.7
1997 279 20.0 14.0 31.2
1998 288 24.0 12.0 21.2
1999 282 24.0 11.8 29.8
2000 284 24.0 11.8 62
2001 274 24.0 11.4 30.3
2002 266 24.0 11.1 42.5
2003 266 24.0 11.1 42.5
2004 255 24.0 10.6 45.5
2005 250 26.0 9.6 50.4
2006 279 26.0 10.7 50.2
2007 260 21.5 12.1 52.9
2008 269 19.8 13.6 51.5
2009 277 17.2 16.1 53.1
2010 269 15.4 17.4 59.5
2011 287 16.0 17.9 62
2012 257 16.5 15.5 61.9
2013 249 16.4 15.1 62.7
2014 262 16.3 16.0 56.1
2015 273 16.0 17.0 57.9
2016 280 21.0 13.3 59.6
2017 247 20.1 12.2 57.1
2018 225 20.0 11.1 49.8
2019 210 19.1 10.9 58.1
2020 207 16.0 12.9 44
2021 203 15.2 13.3 32
2022 205 14.2 14.4 26.3
2023 225 14.5 15.4 62.7
2024 222 15.6 14.1 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Andrews High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 533 32.0 16.6 25.9
1989 526 32.0 16.4 46.2
1990 495 32.0 15.4 39.4
1991 492 32.0 15.3 39.6
1992 472 32.0 14.7 18.4
1993 447 29.0 15.4 29.8
1994 459 29.0 15.8 27.2
1995 467 29.0 16.1 28.7
1996 467 29.0 16.1 28.7
1997 279 20.0 14.0 31.2
1998 288 24.0 12.0 21.2
1999 282 24.0 11.8 29.8
2000 284 24.0 11.8 62
2001 274 24.0 11.4 30.3
2002 266 24.0 11.1 42.5
2003 266 24.0 11.1 42.5
2004 255 24.0 10.6 45.5
2005 250 26.0 9.6 50.4
2006 279 26.0 10.7 50.2
2007 260 21.5 12.1 52.9
2008 269 19.8 13.6 51.5
2009 277 17.2 16.1 53.1
2010 269 15.4 17.4 59.5
2011 287 16.0 17.9 62
2012 257 16.5 15.5 61.9
2013 249 16.4 15.1 62.7
2014 262 16.3 16.0 56.1
2015 273 16.0 17.0 57.9
2016 280 21.0 13.3 59.6
2017 247 20.1 12.2 57.1
2018 225 20.0 11.1 49.8
2019 210 19.1 10.9 58.1
2020 207 16.0 12.9 44
2021 203 15.2 13.3 32
2022 205 14.2 14.4 26.3
2023 225 14.5 15.4 62.7
2024 222 15.6 14.1 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Andrews High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,030 (7.3%) $13,007 (92.7%) $14,037

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Andrews High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 514 High schoolsRanks 298th of 626 High schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Andrews High)46.959.1
 12.2%
   End of Course Biology (Cherokee County Schools)48.451.7
 3.3%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Andrews High)65.167.8
 2.7%
   End of Course English II (Cherokee County Schools)64.168
 3.9%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Andrews High)63.334.9
 28.4%
   End of Course Math I (Cherokee County Schools)30.947.2
 16.3%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Andrews High)41.553.2
 11.7%
   End of Course Math III (Cherokee County Schools)44.152.9
 8.8%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students210225
 7.1%
African American12
 100%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1817
 5.6%
Pacific Islander00
White174187
 7.5%
Two or More Races817
 112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.1%62.7%
 4.6%

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Andrews High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Andrews Elementary
Middle : Andrews Middle

Students at Andrews High are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 222 students attended Andrews High.

Andrews High ranks 422nd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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