Van Buren High School

Van Buren High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
217 S Main St,  Van Buren, OH
Van Buren Local School District
3.7
5.0
316 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kevin Shoup
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
28
Science
26
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
334:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
88.4%
Hispanic
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Bowling Green State University 86 Students
The Ohio State University 84 Students
University of Toledo 63 Students
University of Findlay 49 Students
University of Cincinnati 46 Students
Ohio University 44 Students
Ohio Northern University 39 Students
Miami University 33 Students
University of Kentucky 24 Students
Michigan State University 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 22 Students
Nursing 20 Students
Physical Therapy 13 Students
Engineering 11 Students
Biology 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Civil Engineering 9 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Finance 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 32 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
1/28/2023
It is a fun school, the teachers are willing to help you anytime you need help and the students in each classroom is also not that high which is good.
5.0 Alum
4/25/2018
I had great experience at Van Buren. The class sizes are smaller so my class was very close. The teachers truly cared and I got more one on one help when needed.
4.0 NicheUser
6/24/2016
Soccer has practice after school which is fun and challenging at the same time
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/4/2019
Top notch. The education my daughter is receiving here vs Bowling Green is amazing. So glad we open enrolled her here.
5.0 parent
12/13/2015
We had one child go all the way through and graduate and then one who decided as a freshman to transfer to Findlay HS. There were many difference between the two schools, but the biggest was that I never felt "in touch" with anything at Findlay HS. It was just too big and there were just way too man...
5.0 other
1/19/2009

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Van Buren High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Van Buren, OH and is served by the Van Buren Local School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 316 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Van Buren 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 3.6, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heritage Christian School, The Center for Autism & Dyslexia, Bowling Green Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Van Buren has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Van Buren High School.

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