Buffalo High School

Buffalo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
500 W Main St,  Buffalo, MO
Dallas County R-I School District
4.0
4.4
522 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Keith White
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
254:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
91.4%
Hispanic
3.9%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Missouri State University 121 Students
Ozarks Technical Community College 65 Students
University of Missouri 62 Students
Drury University 57 Students
Evangel University 34 Students
College of the Ozarks 32 Students
Southwest Baptist University 29 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 27 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 25 Students
Missouri Southern State University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 24 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Education 14 Students
Business 13 Students
Biology 11 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Arts 9 Students
Veterinary Sciences 8 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 7 Students
Music Teacher Education 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 33 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/28/2025
My best experience in Buffalo High School was being a part of the FFA chapter. While being in the FFA chapter I gained great leadership skills as well as communication skills that helped prepare me for my future. I had the opportunity to serve in a leadership role for all four years. The worst parts of my experience was more of the drama that seemed to take place within the school with students. Something I would like to see change would be our Field House. Our Field House is not in complete need for a remodel but I feel like it would help the schools appearance.
5.0 Sophomore
10/31/2024
I have had an excellent experience at buffalo high school. I have never seen a variety of sports and activities.
4.0 Freshman
11/18/2022
Buffalo is a very caring school and treats everyone equally. I wish they had soccer but besides that it is great. They play music in the hallway on Fridays and plays a song before the bell.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 9 Reviews
5.0 other
8/3/2025
The teachers and staff member go above and beyond for students.
1.0 student
8/1/2025
They do nothing to help kids who are bullied and encourage kids to bully each other. Never in my life would I ever enroll my own kid into this school, they don't even let kids have their own computers for work unless it's "academic". Multiple kids have told counselors that they wanted to die or coul...
5.0 parent
10/14/2021
So many great opportunities for students at BHS! The new technical center is wonderful! I’m thankful for a district who takes trades so seriously. The world needs trade workers!!
5.0 other
11/12/2018
The school administration has improved a lot in the past few years.

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Buffalo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Buffalo, MO, in the Buffalo neighborhood, and is served by the Dallas County R-I School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 522 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Buffalo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $179,870. Discover additional schools in the area, like Buffalo Prairie Middle School, Mallory Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Buffalo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Buffalo High School.

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