Serving 674 students in grades 9-12, Buhler High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buhler High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Buhler school district, covering approximately 137.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance to the zone's edge of 7.7 miles and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buhler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Buhler High School's student population of 674 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Buhler High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buhler High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buhler High School's ranking?
Buhler High School is ranked #947 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Buhler High School often compared to?
Buhler High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hutchinson High School, Haven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buhler High School?
The graduation rate of Buhler High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Buhler High School?
674 students attend Buhler High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Buhler High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buhler High School?
Buhler High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buhler High School offer ?
Buhler High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buhler High School part of?
Buhler High School is part of Buhler School District.
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