Serving 1,848 students in grades 9-12, Buffalo Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,848 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Senior High School's student population of 1,848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,848 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buffalo Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Senior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#584 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Senior High School's ranking?
Buffalo Senior High School is ranked #584 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Buffalo Senior High School often compared to?
Buffalo Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Michael-albertville Senior High School, Monticello Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buffalo Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Buffalo Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Buffalo Senior High School?
1,848 students attend Buffalo Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Buffalo Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Senior High School?
Buffalo Senior High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buffalo Senior High School offer ?
Buffalo Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buffalo Senior High School part of?
Buffalo Senior High School is part of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Sch School District.
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