Buchanan High School

www.buchananschools.com

522 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

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.

522

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buchanan High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	11
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	30
American Indian	4

White
459 (87.9 %)
Two or More
30 (5.7 %)
Black
15 (2.9 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buchanan Community Schools
Phone:	(269)695-8403
Website:	http://www.buchananschools.com
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 110

Grade 9 109

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 95