Buhler High School
Tel:
(620) 543-2255
- Buhler High School serves 658 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Buhler High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Buhler High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Buhler High School's student population of 658 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 658 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Buhler High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Buhler High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #671 out of 1265 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 3% |
Hispanic | 3% | 20% |
Black | 1% | 7% |
White | 92% | 64% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 86% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 10% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Buhler School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Buhler High School is Inman Jr/sr High School (6.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Buhler Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buhler Buhler Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 275 students
0.3 miles
808 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522
(620) 543-2240 0.3 PK-5 275 - Inman Inman Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 215 students
6.1 miles
404 S Main
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441 6.1 7-12 215 - Hutchinson Prairie Hills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 553 students
6.3 miles
3200 Lucille Drive
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-6027 6.3 6-8 553 - Inman Inman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 236 students
6.5 miles
207 N Maple
Inman, KS 67546
(620) 585-6441 6.5 PK-6 236 - Hutchinson Union Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 423 students
7.2 miles
2501 E 30th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 662-4891 7.2 PK-5 423
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