Buchanan High School
School Overview
Buchanan High School is a public school located in Buchanan, Michigan. It is a school in Buchanan Community School District district.
According to the Michigan state assessment result, 44% of students are proficient in Math learning and 65% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 577 students through grade 8 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 34 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 577 students are attending Buchanan High School. By gender, there are 287 and 290 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Buchanan High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 50 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 43 | 14 | 29 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 50 | 18 | 32 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 34 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Buchanan High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 88.2% of teachers are certified. 94.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 34 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 30 | 88.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 11.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 5.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 289 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,961 Households |
| Population | 10,032 |
| Male | 4,774 |
| Female | 5,279 |
| Child Population | 2,909 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,649 Units |
| Average House Value | $136,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $683 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.80% |
| Average Household Income | $52,786 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.20% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Buchanan High School offers 1 advanced placement (AP) program. Total 8 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 96 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Buchanan High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 1 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 96 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Buchanan Community Schools
In Buchanan Community Schools, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.