Excellent
#292 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 9% in state
Buchanan High School
High School · Buchanan Community Schools · Buchanan, MI
A Buchanan Community Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 WEST CHICAGO ST, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Math 42% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 72% vs MI 60% (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buchanan High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 57% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Buchanan High School 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,901/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buchanan), 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
$65,118
Median home value
$174,500
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Step UpEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Buchanan Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Buchanan Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buchanan High School is listed in Buchanan Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buchanan High School
Buchanan High School is a public high school in Buchanan, MI, part of Buchanan Community Schools, serving approximately 524 students in grades 8th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #292 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buchanan High School
What grades does Buchanan High School serve?
Buchanan High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Buchanan High School?
Buchanan High School has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buchanan High School rank in MI?
Buchanan High School ranks #292 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Buchanan High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buchanan High School 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buchanan High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buchanan High School a charter school?
No, Buchanan High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buchanan High School a Title I school?
No, Buchanan High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buchanan High School?
39.1% of students at Buchanan High School 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (269) 695-8403
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 49107)
- 10,351
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 49107; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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