Buena High School is a high school in Sierra Vista, Arizona. It is the only high school in the Sierra Vista Unified School District. The current school building was built in the early 1990s to accommodate an ever-expanding student enrollment and opened in the spring of the 1991–92 school year.
Serving 1,715 students in grades 7-12, Buena High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buena High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sierra Vista, AZ, covering approximately 108.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes between 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 7.1 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 13.9 miles.
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Buena High School's student population of 1,715 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,715 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating Opportunities for Life-Long Learning to Translate into Success (COLTS)
School Rankings
Buena High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
40%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
43%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Colts
Source: 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 #575 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Buena High School often compared to?
Buena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tombstone High School, Ctd - Tombstone High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buena High School?
The graduation rate of Buena High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Buena High School?
1,715 students attend Buena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Buena High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buena High School?
Buena High School has a student ration of 22:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buena High School part of?
Buena High School is part of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175).
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