EAST BUCHANAN HIGH

EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1
100 SMITH ST
GOWER, MO 64454
254 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
East Buchanan High School, located in Gower, Missouri, serves as the heart of the East Buchanan C-1 School District. As a smaller, rural school community, it places a strong emphasis on fostering close-knit relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding families. The school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive athletics to career-oriented student organizations, all designed to prepare students for success after graduation.

The school’s culture is defined by a sense of Bulldog pride, with a focus on preparing students for both collegiate paths and vocational careers. By leveraging its size, East Buchanan is able to offer a supportive environment where students receive individualized attention, ensuring they have the resources needed to excel in a modern, ever-changing workforce. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and community members, highlighting their dedication to both academic excellence and character development within the Gower area.
254
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    239 (94.1 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.8 %)
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: EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1
Phone: (816)424-6460
Website: http://www.ebs.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 39
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 9 69
Grade 10 71
Grade 11 64
Grade 12 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PLATTSBURG HIGH
CLINTON CO. R-III
174 Students
800 W FROST ST
PLATTSBURG, MO 64477 (8.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th