Buffalo High School

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
334 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jodi Ibach
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
840
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.58
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
3.58
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
840
Math
410
Verbal
430
Average ACT
24
Math
23
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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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
158:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
90.6%
Hispanic
3.8%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Black
<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 Wyoming 152 Students
Sheridan College 63 Students
Colorado State University 48 Students
Montana State University 43 Students
Black Hills State University 43 Students
University of Utah 33 Students
Casper College 26 Students
Montana State University - Billings 22 Students
University of Northern Colorado 18 Students
Chadron State College 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 23 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Biology 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Marketing 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Education 10 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 50 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/8/2023
It was a really great overall experience, the majority of teachers really cared about my education and ensuring I was ready for my future. The one thing I would like to see changed is more encouragement of acceptance and community.
3.0 Senior
3/28/2019
What I liked about Buffalo High School was seeing my friends daily. What I want from my school is to feel more than just another student.
4.0 Alum
12/11/2018
This is a good school. The CAD and engineering teacher is great. The metal and wood shops are quite well equipped.
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 334 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Buffalo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, 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 $398,337. 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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