Jasper High School vs. Buna High School
Should I attend Jasper High School or Buna High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jasper High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Buna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 701 students in grades 9-12, Jasper 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 437 students in grades 9-12, Buna High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
701 students
437 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4766 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1490 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
188
118
Grade 10 Students
192
101
Grade 11 Students
180
119
Grade 12 Students
141
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
23%
6%
% Black
39%
6%
% White
36%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%