Buchanan High School

Summary:

Buchanan High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Buchanan, Michigan, with a student population of 522. The school is part of the Buchanan Community Schools district, which is ranked 113 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating.

Buchanan High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 91.0% to 96.3% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.1% in 2016-2017 to 32.2% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. Academically, Buchanan High School generally performs better than the state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Social Studies. The school's spending per student has also increased, from $11,087 in 2019-2020 to $14,800 in 2022-2023, higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Eau Claire High School and Berrien Springs High School, Buchanan High School outperforms many on metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. However, Berrien Springs High School, which is also in the Berrien Springs Public Schools district, performs comparably or better than Buchanan High School on several measures, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices and community engagement, play a significant role in student success.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 401 W Chicago St
       Buchanan, MI  49107-1044


(269) 695-8403

District: Buchanan Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
299th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,800 Help


Feeder schools for Buchanan High School:

Elementary:    Moccasin Elementary School
    Ottawa Elementary School
Middle:    Buchanan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  522

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Two or more races:
5.7%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buchanan High School ranks better than 83.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Buchanan High School ranks better than 59.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Buchanan High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), two or more races (5.7%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buchanan High School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Buchanan High School employs 30.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buchanan High School is $14,800.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buchanan High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buchanan High School 147th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Buchanan High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Buchanan High School 299th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Buchanan High School in the ranking list.)

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Buchanan Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buchanan Community Schools 113th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buchanan High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Buchanan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 82.57 120th 900 86.7%
2013 62.12 319th 919 65.3%
2014 42.15 582nd 921 36.8%
2015 79.49 140th 919 84.8%
2016 84.87 102nd 894 88.6%
2017 73.44 162nd 821 80.3%
2018 75.14 185th 838 77.9%
2019 64.42 228th 792 71.2%
2021 43.48 345th 675 48.9%
2022 77.86 124th 776 84.0%
2023 58.32 301st 883 65.9%
2024 77.75 147th 897 83.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Buchanan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.65 17th 199 91.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Buchanan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.17 53rd 815 93.5%
2019 69.44 132nd 672 80.4%
2021 31.78 383rd 523 26.8%
2022 83.28 58th 691 91.6%
2023 50.37 364th 825 55.9%
2024 66.91 195th 836 76.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Buchanan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.50 180th 794 77.3%
2019 54.97 266th 658 59.6%
2021 59.17 157th 521 69.9%
2022 67.86 153rd 657 76.7%
2023 66.40 195th 770 74.7%
2024 64.69 199th 771 74.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Buchanan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.78 186th 797 76.7%
2019 64.78 181st 639 71.7%
2021 21.47 445th 540 17.6%
2022 77.55 108th 658 83.6%
2023 42.91 421st 776 45.7%
2024 82.15 102nd 786 87.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Buchanan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.17 206th 678 69.6%
2019 50.85 277th 624 55.6%
2021 37.56 343rd 577 40.6%
2022 72.14 139th 638 78.2%
2023 48.02 317th 688 53.9%
2024 66.87 184th 701 73.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Buchanan High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Buchanan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.26 508th 705 27.9%
2007 64.95 309th 767 59.7%
2008 49.23 463rd 750 38.3%
2009 55.53 422nd 754 44.0%
2010 69.15 298th 765 61.0%
2011 77.31 179th 784 77.2%
2012 71.36 220th 773 71.5%
2013 75.46 172nd 805 78.6%
2014 68.39 243rd 799 69.6%
2015 75.02 194th 832 76.7%
2016 65.33 273rd 852 68.0%
2017 34.46 499th 835 40.2%
2018 79.19 149th 824 81.9%
2019 69.13 190th 666 71.5%
2021 47.77 270th 561 51.9%
2022 52.69 277th 531 47.8%
2023 61.27 245th 735 66.7%
2024 55.51 299th 743 59.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Buchanan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.89 43rd 755 94.3%
2019 63.19 158th 532 70.3%
2021 68.16 101st 417 75.8%
2022 54.15 189th 369 48.8%
2023 78.24 88th 614 85.7%
2024 53.42 274th 654 58.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Buchanan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.06 145th 710 79.6%
2019 59.35 215th 554 61.2%
2021 48.73 221st 462 52.2%
2022 35.21 321st 416 22.8%
2023 58.23 228th 611 62.7%
2024 60.57 209th 619 66.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Buchanan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.73 155th 707 78.1%
2019 67.72 161st 543 70.3%
2021 46.12 244th 472 48.3%
2022 63.46 168th 440 61.8%
2023 54.46 251st 611 58.9%
2024 41.30 364th 633 42.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Buchanan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.87 191st 708 73.0%
2019 56.99 245th 582 57.9%
2021 40.69 296th 516 42.6%
2022 45.79 272nd 492 44.7%
2023 59.60 228th 647 64.8%
2024 44.93 343rd 638 46.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buchanan High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 509 37 2 5 7 n/a n/a -1 559
1989 479 35 4 3 5 n/a n/a 0 526
1990 463 37 3 3 3 n/a n/a -1 508
1991 449 37 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 497
1992 448 41 3 6 6 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 430 35 2 9 4 n/a n/a 0 480
1994 407 42 2 5 4 n/a n/a 0 460
1995 415 41 1 6 6 n/a n/a 0 469
1996 415 41 1 6 6 n/a n/a 0 469
1997 457 49 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 522
1998 460 49 0 10 5 n/a n/a 0 524
1999 472 47 0 8 4 n/a n/a 0 531
2000 462 33 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 508
2001 444 37 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 429 53 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 497
2003 429 53 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 497
2004 446 44 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 501
2005 457 47 4 13 0 n/a n/a 1 522
2006 460 49 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 475 46 3 15 3 n/a n/a 0 542
2008 477 42 4 16 2 n/a n/a 0 541
2009 441 35 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2010 438 29 3 16 5 n/a n/a 0 491
2011 409 20 0 19 4 0 22 0 474
2012 517 27 0 24 3 0 30 0 601
2013 521 31 0 21 2 0 31 0 606
2014 505 35 2 19 1 0 33 0 595
2015 480 35 2 18 2 0 31 0 568
2016 486 30 4 17 3 0 28 0 568
2017 471 24 3 16 3 0 30 0 547
2018 487 23 4 17 6 0 32 0 569
2019 491 14 4 13 7 0 32 0 561
2020 505 22 4 15 3 0 31 0 580
2021 430 15 2 12 2 0 27 0 488
2022 476 14 1 15 3 0 28 0 537
2023 459 15 3 11 4 0 30 0 522

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buchanan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 n/a n/a n/a
1989 526 n/a n/a 10.1
1990 508 36.0 14.1 9.4
1991 497 n/a n/a n/a
1992 504 n/a n/a 15.1
1993 480 n/a 0.0 14.6
1994 460 27.0 17.0 0
1995 469 24.6 19.1 14.1
1996 469 24.6 19.1 14.1
1997 522 30.0 17.4 14
1998 524 28.0 18.7 12.8
1999 531 29.0 18.3 13.7
2000 508 29.0 17.5 18.5
2001 492 28.6 17.2 18.7
2002 497 29.5 16.8 29.8
2003 497 29.5 16.8 29.8
2004 501 29.1 17.2 28.1
2005 522 28.0 18.6 32.1
2006 527 31.6 16.7 31.9
2007 542 31.0 17.5 26.2
2008 541 28.6 18.9 28.7
2009 500 28.4 17.6 30.6
2010 491 27.3 17.9 37.7
2011 474 23.1 20.5 39
2012 601 29.4 20.4 41.1
2013 606 28.9 20.9 43.2
2014 595 30.4 19.5 42.7
2015 568 30.0 18.9 46.5
2016 568 33.0 17.2 32.9
2017 547 32.2 16.9 47.2
2018 569 33.7 16.8 49.6
2019 561 31.5 17.7 48.1
2020 580 30.5 19.0 49
2021 488 29.8 16.3 41.6
2022 537 32.2 16.6 38.5
2023 522 30.8 16.9 38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buchanan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 n/a n/a n/a
1989 526 n/a n/a 10.1
1990 508 36.0 14.1 9.4
1991 497 n/a n/a n/a
1992 504 n/a n/a 15.1
1993 480 n/a 0.0 14.6
1994 460 27.0 17.0 0
1995 469 24.6 19.1 14.1
1996 469 24.6 19.1 14.1
1997 522 30.0 17.4 14
1998 524 28.0 18.7 12.8
1999 531 29.0 18.3 13.7
2000 508 29.0 17.5 18.5
2001 492 28.6 17.2 18.7
2002 497 29.5 16.8 29.8
2003 497 29.5 16.8 29.8
2004 501 29.1 17.2 28.1
2005 522 28.0 18.6 32.1
2006 527 31.6 16.7 31.9
2007 542 31.0 17.5 26.2
2008 541 28.6 18.9 28.7
2009 500 28.4 17.6 30.6
2010 491 27.3 17.9 37.7
2011 474 23.1 20.5 39
2012 601 29.4 20.4 41.1
2013 606 28.9 20.9 43.2
2014 595 30.4 19.5 42.7
2015 568 30.0 18.9 46.5
2016 568 33.0 17.2 32.9
2017 547 32.2 16.9 47.2
2018 569 33.7 16.8 49.6
2019 561 31.5 17.7 48.1
2020 580 30.5 19.0 49
2021 488 29.8 16.3 41.6
2022 537 32.2 16.6 38.5
2023 522 30.8 16.9 38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buchanan High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,158 (11.6%) $8,818 (88.4%) $9,976
2020 $1,190 (10.7%) $9,897 (89.3%) $11,087
2021 $1,956 (15.0%) $11,111 (85.0%) $13,067
2022 $2,641 (19.7%) $10,776 (80.3%) $13,417
2023 $1,749 (11.8%) $13,051 (88.2%) $14,800

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buchanan High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 301st of 883 Middle schools
 5.3%
Ranks 190th of 666 High schoolsRanks 245th of 735 High schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Social Studies (Buchanan High School)33.325.2
 8.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Buchanan Community Schools)31.924.1
 7.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan High School)6765.1
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan Community Schools)6564.9
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan High School)45.536.8
 8.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Community Schools)43.635.1
 8.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Buchanan High School)5133.7
 17.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Buchanan Community Schools)48.233
 15.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Buchanan High School)63.560.2
 3.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Buchanan Community Schools)58.954.7
 4.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan High School)42.329
 13.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan Community Schools)39.326.4
 12.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students561522
 7%
African American1415
 7.1%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic1311
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White491459
 6.5%
Two or More Races3230
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%38.5%
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Buchanan High School

Buchanan High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Moccasin Elementary School
Elementary : Ottawa Elementary School
Middle : Buchanan Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 522 students attended Buchanan High School.

Buchanan High School ranks 299th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Buchanan High School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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