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#1132 of 1,294 schools in KS

Buhler High

High School · Buhler · Buhler, KS

A high school in Buhler, KS where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

611 N Main, Buhler, KS 67522

  • Math 32% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.4% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.4% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation4.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$11,629
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Buhler High score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Buhler 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low242/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,735

Median home value

$142,500

Median rent

$798/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ad Astra Alternative AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.2 mi8Compare →
Ad Astra Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.5K–120.2 mi182Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Buhler

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$11,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Buhler High is listed in Buhler; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Buhler High

Buhler High is a public high school in Buhler, KS, part of Buhler, serving approximately 675 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,132 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Buhler High

What grades does Buhler High serve?

Buhler High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Buhler High?

Buhler High has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Buhler High?

The student-teacher ratio at Buhler High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Buhler High rank in KS?

Buhler High ranks #1,132 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Buhler High's MySchoolScout rating?

Buhler High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Buhler High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Buhler High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Buhler High a charter school?

No, Buhler High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Buhler High a Title I school?

No, Buhler High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buhler High?

32.3% of students at Buhler 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
675
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Reno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 67522)
1,988
Area median age
41.1
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67522; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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