Buford High School
School Overview
Buford High School is a public school located in Lancaster, South Carolina. It is a school in Lancaster County School District district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, about 62% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 598 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 48 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 598 students are attending Buford High School. By gender, there are 297 and 301 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 48 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Buford High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 48 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 48 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 8.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 199 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 33,899 Households |
| Population | 90,237 |
| Male | 44,504 |
| Female | 47,804 |
| Child Population | 27,105 |
| Total Housing Units | 37,426 Units |
| Average House Value | $199,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $776 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.80% |
| Average Household Income | $58,849 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.35% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Buford High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 43 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 187 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 | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 43 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 43 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 187 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lancaster 01
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