Buffalo Senior High School

Buffalo Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
877 Bison Blvd,  Buffalo, MN
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public School District
4.0
4.2
1,792 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Mischke
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
24
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
40.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
38.2%
State Average
31.9%
Science
35%
State Average
34%
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
458:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
87.8%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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 Minnesota Twin Cities 356 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 234 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 217 Students
North Dakota State University 178 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 153 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 133 Students
Winona State University 131 Students
St. Cloud State University 126 Students
Gustavus Adolphus College 116 Students
University of North Dakota 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 139 Students
Psychology 119 Students
Biology 94 Students
Nursing 90 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Chemistry 52 Students
Marketing 48 Students
Finance 41 Students
Engineering 39 Students
Accounting 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 397 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/18/2024
Buffalo High School is a welcoming school to all students of any culture and talents. Teachers are exceptional and encourage students to participate in activities and prepare themselves for their future. Students can fully reveal themselves and their special traits to the school. Everyone is accepted with open arms.
5.0 Alum
10/27/2024
The environment of Buffalo High School was a great experience for me and I regard my time there as a good learning and relationship growth. Teachers were welcoming and listened to students for the most part, there were a few ones I would consider ill-fitted, but overall I had a good relationship with the teachers and faculty.
4.0 Senior
10/24/2024
This school is a lot to take in at first because it is so big, but once you grow up in it. it starts to look small. The community here is spread out and we have the basic drama of school fights and people smoking in the bathroom, but I do think this school is the best around us. The music program shines through this school even when the school never gives the funding for it. It favors sports over everything else making other clubs pay out of pocket for something the school would have no problem paying. the people here are nice enough to get along with. the principal is probably the best thing here for the school. he keeps the school together and he should get more credit for that. overall I enjoyed this school and the people here so I would give it 4 stars out of 5.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/17/2025
Buffalo High School has been the best decision we ever made. When our kids were little we lived in the East Metro, and knew we wanted to raise our kids in the West metro. We researched schools, and asked around. We wanted a school that cared about our kids, and pushed them at the same time. A school...
5.0 parent
12/5/2024
We are so grateful for the wonderful experience our children have had at Buffalo High School. The school has pushed them academically, helping them grow and reach their full potential. The teachers and staff truly care about the students and work hard to support their success.Beyond academics, BHS o...
5.0 parent
12/4/2024
As a parent of a BHS student, I am consistently impressed by the caliber of instruction at the school and how much teachers care. The Advisory program helps kids in a small group stay connected to the same adult/Advisor for four years and get to know each other well. There are many options for my ch...
5.0 parent
12/4/2024
As a parent of two BHS graduates, I can say they both had the best experience possible. They constantly felt supported by their counselor, administrator, teachers and coaches. My husband and I have so much respect for all the staff that paved the way for their futures.

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Buffalo Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Buffalo, MN, in the Buffalo neighborhood, and is served by the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,792 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Buffalo Senior 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 3.56, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $395,802. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstones Program, Solid Rock Christian Academy, Heritage Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Buffalo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Buffalo Senior High School.

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