Buchanan High School
Tel:
(269)695-8403
- Buchanan High School serves 547 students in grades 8-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Buchanan High School's student population of 547 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 547 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Buchanan High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Buchanan High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #942 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 5% | 18% |
| White | 87% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buchanan Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Buchanan High School is Buchanan Step Up (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Buchanan Step Up (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Buchanan Step Up (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buchanan Buchanan Step Up Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 28 students
0.1 miles
401 West Chicago Street
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269)695-8401 0.1 K-12 28 - Buchanan Buchanan Virtual Academy Grades: 5-12 | 56 students
0.1 miles
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269)695-8400 0.1 5-12 56 - Buchanan Ottawa Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 233 students
0.4 miles
109 Ottawa St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269)695-8409 0.4 K-1 233 - Buchanan Moccasin Elementary School Grades: 2-4 | 341 students
0.5 miles
410 Moccasin St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269)695-8408 0.5 2-4 341 - Buchanan Buchanan Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 360 students
0.6 miles
610 West 4th St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269)695-8406 0.6 5-7 360
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