Excellent
#1376 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Buchanan High
High School · Clovis Unified · Clovis, CA
A Clovis Unified high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1560 North Minnewawa Ave., Clovis, CA 93611
- Math 56% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buchanan High score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buchanan High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,920/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clovis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,677
Median home value
$457,500
Median rent
$2,101/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provident AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Enterprise AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Gateway High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Clovis Online CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 667 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Clovis Unified
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #5 of 48
- District spending per student
- $15,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buchanan High is listed in Clovis Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buchanan High
Buchanan High is a public high school in Clovis, CA, part of Clovis Unified, serving approximately 2,606 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,376 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buchanan High
What grades does Buchanan High serve?
Buchanan High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Buchanan High?
Buchanan High has an enrollment of approximately 2,606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan High is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buchanan High rank in CA?
Buchanan High ranks #1,376 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Buchanan High's MySchoolScout rating?
Buchanan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buchanan High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buchanan High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Buchanan High a charter school?
No, Buchanan High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buchanan High a Title I school?
No, Buchanan High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buchanan High?
33.1% of students at Buchanan High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (559) 327-3000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93611)
- 46,631
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93611; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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