BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL
Buchanan High School is a public high school that is part of the Buchanan Community Schools school district, located in BUCHANAN, MI with about 569 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Buchanan High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Buchanan High School, located in Buchanan, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Buchanan Community Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes a balance between rigorous coursework and extracurricular engagement, fostering a sense of community pride and school spirit among its student body.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Buchanan High School is known for its dedication to student development through various athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. By leveraging its resources and local community support, the school strives to cultivate a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Interested families and community members can find detailed information regarding curriculum, district news, and extracurricular activities on the official Buchanan Community Schools website.
For more information, contact Buchanan High School at (269) 695-8403 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1044
(269) 695-8403
http://www.buchananschools.com
BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BUCHANAN, MI with about 569 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Buchanan Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 569
- Teachers:
- 33.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 569 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.