Buffalo High School

Johnson County School District #1
29891 Old Highway 87
Buffalo, WY 82834
342 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Buffalo High School, located in Buffalo, Wyoming, serves as a central educational hub within the Johnson County School District #1. Situated at the base of the Bighorn Mountains, the school provides a comprehensive high school experience for students in the region, focusing on a balance of rigorous academic preparation, career-technical education, and extracurricular involvement. The school community emphasizes personal growth and community engagement, leveraging its small-town setting to foster close relationships between students, faculty, and local stakeholders.

As part of the Johnson County School District, Buffalo High School is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, military service, or entering the workforce. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, arts, and student organizations that contribute to a well-rounded educational environment. By maintaining a focus on both traditional academic standards and the evolving needs of the modern workforce, Buffalo High School strives to provide a supportive and challenging atmosphere for its student body.
342
Total Students
23.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    310 (90.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Johnson County School District #1
Phone: (307)684-2269
Website: http://www.jcsd1.us/high.cfm
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 83
Grade 10 104
Grade 11 88
Grade 12 67
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
New West High School
Johnson County School District #1
30 Students
300 S. Spruce
Buffalo, WY 82834 (1.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th