Buford High School
School Overview
Buford High School is a public school located in Buford, Georgia. It is a school in Buford City School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 80% of students are proficient in Math learning and 66% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,426 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 81 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,426 students are attending Buford High School. By gender, there are 740 and 686 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Buford High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 294 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Asian | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Black | 21 | 8 | 13 |
| White | 226 | 124 | 102 |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 294 | 157 | 137 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 81 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Buford High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 98.8% of teachers are certified. 96.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 81 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 80 | 98.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.2% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 475 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,002 Households |
| Population | 15,967 |
| Male | 7,664 |
| Female | 8,472 |
| Child Population | 5,998 |
| Total Housing Units | 5,429 Units |
| Average House Value | $239,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $969 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.00% |
| Average Household Income | $59,826 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 79.43% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Buford High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 501 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 460 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Buford High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 501 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 130 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 128 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 445 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 460 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Buford City
In Buford City, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BUFORD, Georgia
1 private schools are serving students in BUFORD, Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.