Buhach Colony High School

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Buhach Colony High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1800 Buhach Rd,  Atwater, CA
Merced Union High School District
3.8
3.6
1,704 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steve Hobbs
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
13%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
41.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
5.9%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
466:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
69.7%
White
15.4%
Asian
9.2%
Black
2.1%
Two or more races
1.5%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Merced 417 Students
University of California - Davis 385 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 370 Students
University of California - Berkeley 357 Students
Merced College 346 Students
California State University - Fresno 308 Students
California State University - Stanislaus 308 Students
University of San Francisco 291 Students
University of California - San Diego 274 Students
San Francisco State University 273 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 125 Students
Business 124 Students
Nursing 124 Students
Psychology 123 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 68 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 65 Students
Criminology 59 Students
Education 47 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 455 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
2/26/2025
My overall experience at Buhach Colony High School as a Sophrome has been well. The food is great, they serve chicken alfredo which I am very fond of, the students here are generally nice and the clubs have very nice activities. Although this school has had some problems with the staff here which makes this place feel a bit off.
5.0 Senior
12/23/2024
I have enjoyed my time at Buhach Colony High School for all four years of my high school experience. The staff are very supportive of the students and ensure that they are prepared to be successful when they move on to college. I enjoy being able to walk in a positive and friendly environment with teachers who have an engaging format that allows their students to grasp a stronger understanding of the subject that they are teaching. I would strongly recommend this school to other families and students because great things happen at this school.
5.0 Senior
11/11/2024
Personally I don't have anything bad to say about Buhach Colony except the discipline policy and acts need adjustment. Such as more effective approaches to situations and more open-mindedness. Other than that the staff, teachers and parents are all enjoyable. They are all encouraging and supportive with any goal you may have, and many help you with those goals.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/5/2024
The school does a tremendous job of meeting the needs of students despite being a large school.
3.0 student
6/10/2021
Honestly how do I even explain this, they have the right ideas but wrong execution
4.0 other
3/3/2018
I graduated in 2016. I can attest to the AP curriculum that it is top notch. Common core has tainted the common core curriculum like a virus but that's every school now. BCHS as of 2015 was ahead in technology in most areas. Chromebooks are used effectively to supplement learning. BCHS has a great b...
2.0 other
3/4/2017
my experience in this school is meh

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Buhach Colony High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Atwater, CA, in the Atwater neighborhood, and is served by the Merced Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,704 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Buhach Colony High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $465,287. Discover additional schools in the area, like Atwater High School, Valley Atwater Community Day School, Landmark Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Atwater has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Buhach Colony High School.

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