Buffalo Gap High School
School Overview
Buffalo Gap High School is a public school located in Swoope, Virginia. It is a school in Augusta County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, about 92% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 77% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 483 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 42 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 483 students are attending Buffalo Gap High School. By gender, there are 241 and 242 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Buffalo Gap High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 80 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 37 | 43 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 80 | 37 | 43 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 42 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Buffalo Gap High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 42 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 42 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.4% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 242 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 29,539 Households |
| Population | 70,880 |
| Male | 38,267 |
| Female | 36,812 |
| Child Population | 17,695 |
| Total Housing Units | 32,541 Units |
| Average House Value | $214,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $890 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.50% |
| Average Household Income | $62,711 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.14% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Buffalo Gap High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 32 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 58 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Buffalo Gap High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 32 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 31 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 58 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Augusta County Public Schools
In Augusta County Public Schools, 18 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.