Buena High School serves 1,865 students in grades 7-12.
Buena High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,865 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Buena High School's student population of 1,865 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,865 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Buena High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Buena High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1094 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
5%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
36%
47%

Black
7%
6%

White
45%
35%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
86%
76%

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buena High School's ranking?
Buena High School is ranked #1094 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buena High School?
The graduation rate of Buena High School is 86%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Buena High School?
1,865 students attend Buena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Buena High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena High School?
Buena High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buena High School offer ?
Buena High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Buena High School part of?
Buena High School is part of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District.
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