Buchanan High School

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Buchanan High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
401 W Chicago St,  Buchanan, MI
Buchanan Community Schools
4.1
3.5
561 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Stacey Demaio
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
27
English
25
Reading
26
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
250:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
86.6%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic
4.1%
Black
2.4%
Native American
1.1%
Asian
<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.
Michigan State University 82 Students
Grand Valley State University 73 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 57 Students
Western Michigan University 53 Students
Southwestern Michigan College 48 Students
Central Michigan University 43 Students
Lake Michigan College 42 Students
Ferris State University 40 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 31 Students
Eastern Michigan University 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 27 Students
Nursing 20 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Biology 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Environmental Science 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Education 10 Students
Veterinary Sciences 9 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 56 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/3/2024
I love then faculty here. Every single teacher is committed to each student doing their absolute best. However, the schools here could use some work. The school has not had upgrades since the 1990's. Only some classrooms have air conditioning, and there are pipes that have burst in the past year.
4.0 Alum
12/11/2019
Great school, allows you to online school and is simple although people suck. Wouldnt let me do sports
5.0 Niche User
4/9/2016
My school is great, I get along with everyone and have a strong group of friends. I do not dread going to schools in the morning, I actually kind of look forward to it.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
5.0 student
11/23/2017
I'm in this school now, and It's the best school I've ever been to. They should get a national honor or somthing... :'D
5.0 other
8/1/2014
Buchanan. My parents graduated from there and all they tell me is the great things that has come out of it. They have jobs and are able to provide for the faimily. I am going into my first year of highschool and i already love it. We may not have a big arts program but the teacher who teaches it is...
3.0 other
6/17/2011
If the person who posted on Sept 23 is a product of the Buchanan school system, then their comments helped my evaluation immensely. Obviously, spelling and grammar are not taught there.
1.0 parent
3/2/2010
Buchanan High Schools is one of the only schools in the state of Michigan to recieve failing grades.

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Buchanan High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Buchanan, MI, in the Buchanan neighborhood, and is served by the Buchanan Community Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 561 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Buchanan High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $285,800. Discover additional schools in the area, like Buchanan Virtual Academy, Buchanan Step Up, Bethel Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Buchanan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Buchanan High School.

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