Serving 189 students in grades 9-12, East Buchanan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Buchanan High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Winthrop, IA, covering approximately 147.9 square miles. The average drive to the school from within the zone is typically 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Buchanan High School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
189 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Buchanan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Buchanan High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#794 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Buchanan High School's ranking?
East Buchanan High School is ranked #794 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Buchanan High School?
The graduation rate of East Buchanan High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend East Buchanan High School?
189 students attend East Buchanan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of East Buchanan High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Buchanan High School?
East Buchanan High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Buchanan High School offer ?
East Buchanan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Buchanan High School part of?
East Buchanan High School is part of East Buchanan Comm School District.
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