Buna High School is located in Buna, Texas and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Buna Independent School District located in southern Jasper County and serves students in south Jasper County and portions of Newton County.
Serving 435 students in grades 9-12, Buna High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buna High School's attendance zone covers the entire Buna school district, encompassing approximately 219.9 square miles in Buna, TX. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 9 miles and the furthest edge extending to 13.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Buna High School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Rankings
Buna High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buna High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5156 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buna High School's ranking?
Buna High School is ranked #5156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Buna High School often compared to?
Buna High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kirbyville High School, Jasper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buna High School?
The graduation rate of Buna High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Buna High School?
435 students attend Buna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Buna High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buna High School?
Buna High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buna High School offer ?
Buna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buna High School part of?
Buna High School is part of Buna Independent School District.
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