Troy Buchanan High School

Troy Buchanan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1190 Old Cap au Gris Rd,  Troy, MO
Lincoln County R-III School District
3.5
3.5
2,174 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jerry Raines
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
143
Full Time Teachers
143
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
600
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
27.1%
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
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
334:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
87.6%
Hispanic
5.3%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
2%
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 Missouri 317 Students
Lindenwood University 206 Students
Missouri State University 193 Students
St. Charles Community College 185 Students
Truman State University 181 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 160 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 134 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 129 Students
Saint Louis University 122 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 116 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 91 Students
Biology 86 Students
Business 74 Students
Psychology 74 Students
Criminology 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Education 34 Students
Elementary Education 34 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Veterinary Sciences 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 293 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/27/2025
i love the teachers and students. the food is bad and the way they create schedules for students is really bad.
4.0 Junior
1/3/2025
Overall I really enjoy going to school at Troy, and I'm glad that where I'm getting my diploma from. I love the size of my school and everything they have to offer me.
4.0 Alum
5/15/2024
i loved my highschool very much. my absolute favorite class was concert choir. we did at least one concert per quarter and i always had fun singing with my friends.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
5.0 student
4/10/2025
I go here, very very competitive school in all aspects.
5.0 student
4/25/2018
This school has been great! Students care about their students and do what they can to make them succeed.
3.0 parent
11/29/2012
My daughter was bullied in the locker room by a female basketball coach and after reporting to DESE, the situation was covered up by the internal polotics of the school board. After playing ever since she was in kindergarten her self esteem and confidence are still affected. The Penn State attitude...
5.0 parent
10/11/2012
I have 3 kids in this School District and they love it and are happy. I would recommend the school to parents that are looking in the area. I have 3 teachers in my family one being a asst superindent in another school district and they all say it;s a great school.

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Troy Buchanan High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Troy, MO, in the Troy neighborhood, and is served by the Lincoln County R-III School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 2,174 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Troy Buchanan 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 3.53, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $321,234. Discover additional schools in the area, like Troy Holiness School, Liberty Christian Academy, Lighthouse International: an Acton Academy, and more. Learn more about what Troy has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Troy Buchanan High School.

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