Buffalo High School

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Buffalo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1724 N Buffalo Ave,  Buffalo, TX
Buffalo Independent School District
3.9
2.5
304 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Corey Hickerson
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
10%
State Average
16%
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
266:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
48.4%
Hispanic
46.4%
Black
2.6%
Asian
1.3%
Two or more races
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.
Texas A&M University 74 Students
Sam Houston State University 58 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 43 Students
University of Texas - Austin 40 Students
Texas State University 38 Students
Tarleton State University 37 Students
Navarro College 36 Students
University of Houston 28 Students
Baylor University 27 Students
Blinn College 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 27 Students
Business 17 Students
Veterinary Sciences 12 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 10 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Agricultural Business 9 Students
Radiologic Technician 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 49 Reviews
4.0 Junior
8/22/2018
Overall, I feel like BHS is a very good school. They have very good dual credit opportunities and extracurricular. Many of the teachers for regular classes are coaches, who often aren't rigorous or knowledgeable enough.
3.0 Senior
2/23/2017
I've been in buffalo high school since pre-K. I loved school up until high school. Our principles show major favoritism. They care more about money and wealth in the community than they do trust, and loyalty. We have so many caring and kind people in our community but the High School staff is neither of them.
1.0 Works Here
2/22/2017
The changes I would like to see at Buffalo High Is for it to be more diverse in it's academic teachings.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
1.0 student
5/12/2021
I am a student here, and let me say, This place is the worst for stress!! Our counselor will blame students with anxiety, or things they cannot control and make us feel like it's our fault. They have no respect for anything and I don't feel mentally safe talking to any staff members except a custodi...
4.0 other
3/7/2017
its ok i guess it could be better

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Buffalo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Buffalo, TX and is served by the Buffalo Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 304 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Buffalo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Buffalo Junior High School, Buffalo 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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