Troy Buchanan High School serves 2,095 students in grades 9-12.
Troy Buchanan High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,095 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Troy Buchanan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Troy Buchanan High School's student population of 2,095 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,095 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Troy Buchanan High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Troy Buchanan High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#572 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
87%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Troy Buchanan High School's ranking?
Troy Buchanan High School is ranked #572 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Troy Buchanan High School?
The graduation rate of Troy Buchanan High School is 92%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Troy Buchanan High School?
2,095 students attend Troy Buchanan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Troy Buchanan High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Troy Buchanan High School?
Troy Buchanan High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Troy Buchanan High School offer ?
Troy Buchanan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Troy Buchanan High School part of?
Troy Buchanan High School is part of Troy R-III School District.
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