Buffalo High School

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Buffalo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
29891 Old Highway 87,  Buffalo, WY
Johnson County School District No. 1
3.9
4.0
317 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jodi Ibach
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
840
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
840
Math
410
Verbal
430
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
61.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
158:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
84.9%
Hispanic
8.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native American
1.9%
Asian or 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 Wyoming 158 Students
Sheridan College 61 Students
Colorado State University 50 Students
Black Hills State University 45 Students
Montana State University 44 Students
University of Utah 33 Students
Casper College 24 Students
Montana State University - Billings 23 Students
Chadron State College 19 Students
Boise State University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 24 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Nursing 20 Students
Biology 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Education 10 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 48 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/17/2025
Loved the support from the teachers and admin. Student life experience can be very negative because of general student populous.
3.0 Senior
5/2/2023
It has some great teachers, but overall it is one of the most average schools out there. The band is great, the student council is full of popular kids, and there are some really bad teachers. No dressing up for Halloween, pretty average dress code.
4.0 Senior
9/10/2019
Even though my high school is a small school it still has a great education program. All of the teachers and their curriculum where good and I would leave Buffalo high school that I would be satisfied and happy with the education that I have received at my high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
3.0 parent
2/4/2013
My kids do well in this school and get good grades. However, my concerns are bullying, racism, discrimination and student alcohol and drug abuse that is prevalent. It is so bad that in this small town a police officer is parked in the parking lot on a daily basis. Test scores continue to drop, and I...
3.0 student
3/20/2008
5.0 student
2/3/2008
5.0 student
11/15/2007

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Buffalo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Buffalo, WY, in the Buffalo neighborhood, and is served by the Johnson County School District No. 1 in Wyoming. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 317 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Buffalo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 840 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $400,086. Discover additional schools in the area, like New West High School, Clear Creek Middle School, Meadowlark 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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