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Buffalo High School

Summary:

Buffalo High School is a public high school serving 342 students in grades 9-12 in Buffalo, Wyoming. The school is part of the Johnson County School District #1, which is ranked 15 out of 42 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buffalo High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for WY-TOPP assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for both 9th and 10th grades. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rates were 54.9% in ELA, 50.7% in Math, and 53.5% in Science, compared to the district's 49.4%, 48.3%, and 51.7%, respectively, and the state's 49%, 41.5%, and 46.4%. This academic performance advantage is also evident in the school's higher rankings for female and white student subgroups compared to the overall school ranking. Additionally, Buffalo High School has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $17,586 to $20,833 over the past four school years, and a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 14.8 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its academic success.

In contrast, the nearby New West High School, also part of the Johnson County School District #1, has significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. This stark contrast highlights the importance of individual school-level factors in driving student outcomes. Additionally, Buffalo High School has seen a decrease in the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, from 24.61% in 2020-2021 to 14.91% in 2022-2023, suggesting a shift towards a higher socioeconomic status among the student population, which can positively impact academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 29891 Old Highway 87
       Buffalo, WY  82834

(307) 684-2269

District: Johnson County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,341 Help


Feeder schools for Buffalo High School:

Elementary:    Cloud Peak Elementary
    Meadowlark Elementary
Middle:    Clear Creek Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Two or more races:
4.8%
Hispanic:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buffalo High School ranks better than 61.3% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo High School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo High School is $20,341.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buffalo High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo High School 31st of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Buffalo High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Johnson County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson County School District #1 15th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buffalo High School

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Rank History for all students at Buffalo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.06 38th 62 38.7%
2005 73.53 17th 66 74.2%
2006 49.34 39th 62 37.1%
2007 80.78 10th 67 85.1%
2008 66.55 20th 66 69.7%
2009 48.58 43rd 71 39.4%
2010 77.44 13th 69 81.2%
2011 71.92 20th 69 71.0%
2012 64.62 29th 71 59.2%
2013 57.02 34th 80 57.5%
2014 84.24 8th 78 89.7%
2016 70.76 16th 79 79.7%
2017 60.88 38th 79 51.9%
2018 36.68 50th 73 31.5%
2019 56.05 34th 77 55.8%
2021 61.83 26th 81 67.9%
2022 40.98 50th 80 37.5%
2023 62.62 25th 80 68.8%
2024 60.40 31st 80 61.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buffalo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.38 16th 33 51.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buffalo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.51 27th 52 48.1%
2019 45.58 32nd 55 41.8%
2021 63.15 15th 52 71.2%
2022 32.38 40th 52 23.1%
2023 51.85 28th 61 54.1%
2024 64.30 21st 60 65.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Buffalo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.21 45th 60 25.0%
2019 40.92 41st 62 33.9%
2021 65.71 16th 63 74.6%
2022 52.34 32nd 62 48.4%
2023 72.66 13th 64 79.7%
2024 66.72 19th 63 69.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Buffalo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.41 37th 62 40.3%
2019 67.28 16th 61 73.8%
2021 54.70 23rd 61 62.3%
2022 32.24 47th 66 28.8%
2023 48.96 31st 64 51.6%
2024 50.13 32nd 62 48.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buffalo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.16 16th 38 57.9%
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Rank History for White students at Buffalo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.95 42nd 51 17.6%
2019 54.69 24th 51 52.9%
2021 55.74 25th 53 52.8%
2022 38.69 32nd 51 37.3%
2023 58.42 18th 47 61.7%
2024 57.76 27th 54 50.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming 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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Enrollment information for Buffalo High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 338 338
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 310 310
1991 303 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 310
1992 300 0 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 309
1993 262 0 3 11 33 n/a n/a 0 309
1994 288 0 1 18 14 n/a n/a 0 321
1995 358 2 2 5 13 n/a n/a 0 380
1996 358 2 2 5 13 n/a n/a 0 380
1997 387 1 1 8 9 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 410 1 0 9 8 n/a n/a 0 428
1999 386 1 0 14 8 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 362 0 2 13 7 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 348 0 5 11 6 n/a n/a 0 370
2002 347 0 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2003 347 0 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2004 332 0 2 18 8 n/a n/a 0 360
2005 356 0 3 11 5 n/a n/a 0 375
2006 371 0 3 14 6 n/a n/a 0 394
2007 367 0 2 14 5 n/a n/a 0 388
2008 363 0 3 10 3 n/a n/a 0 379
2009 350 3 5 10 5 n/a n/a 0 373
2010 318 0 3 27 2 0 12 0 362
2011 313 0 3 22 3 0 11 0 352
2012 332 0 3 15 1 0 10 0 361
2013 329 0 1 14 1 0 6 0 351
2014 312 0 1 19 1 0 4 0 337
2015 298 0 2 15 1 1 9 0 326
2016 283 0 0 26 0 0 13 0 322
2017 294 0 0 7 2 0 14 0 317
2018 285 1 0 9 3 0 15 0 313
2019 317 3 0 14 3 0 10 0 347
2020 317 2 1 14 4 0 7 0 345
2021 286 5 0 18 2 0 6 0 317
2022 315 3 0 16 1 1 7 0 343
2023 310 3 0 13 3 1 12 0 342
2024 299 2 0 12 5 0 16 0 334

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 Buffalo High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 338 n/a n/a n/a
1990 310 28.0 11.0 n/a
1991 310 27.0 11.4 9.7
1992 309 18.2 16.9 9.7
1993 309 26.0 11.9 11
1994 321 26.0 12.3 14.3
1995 380 26.4 14.4 9.2
1996 380 26.4 14.4 9.2
1997 406 24.3 16.7 8.4
1998 428 25.7 16.7 10.3
1999 409 23.2 17.6 16.1
2000 384 25.2 15.2 9.9
2001 370 26.5 14.0 18.4
2002 365 30.6 11.9 19.2
2003 365 30.6 11.9 19.2
2004 360 30.3 11.9 15.3
2005 375 31.9 11.8 16.5
2006 394 32.7 12.0 13.7
2007 388 32.9 11.8 12.4
2008 379 32.2 11.8 7.9
2009 373 31.8 11.7 16.1
2010 362 32.8 11.3 19.6
2011 352 n/a n/a 23.6
2012 361 32.3 11.1 24.9
2013 351 n/a n/a 23.6
2014 337 31.6 10.6 24.9
2015 326 32.0 10.1 30.7
2016 322 31.0 10.3 23.6
2017 317 30.5 10.3 26.8
2018 313 27.8 11.2 31
2019 347 27.9 12.4 28.5
2020 345 28.9 11.9 21.2
2021 317 26.0 12.1 24.6
2022 343 23.7 14.4 16.3
2023 342 23.0 14.8 14.9
2024 334 26.1 12.7 18

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 Buffalo High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 338 n/a n/a n/a
1990 310 28.0 11.0 n/a
1991 310 27.0 11.4 9.7
1992 309 18.2 16.9 9.7
1993 309 26.0 11.9 11
1994 321 26.0 12.3 14.3
1995 380 26.4 14.4 9.2
1996 380 26.4 14.4 9.2
1997 406 24.3 16.7 8.4
1998 428 25.7 16.7 10.3
1999 409 23.2 17.6 16.1
2000 384 25.2 15.2 9.9
2001 370 26.5 14.0 18.4
2002 365 30.6 11.9 19.2
2003 365 30.6 11.9 19.2
2004 360 30.3 11.9 15.3
2005 375 31.9 11.8 16.5
2006 394 32.7 12.0 13.7
2007 388 32.9 11.8 12.4
2008 379 32.2 11.8 7.9
2009 373 31.8 11.7 16.1
2010 362 32.8 11.3 19.6
2011 352 n/a n/a 23.6
2012 361 32.3 11.1 24.9
2013 351 n/a n/a 23.6
2014 337 31.6 10.6 24.9
2015 326 32.0 10.1 30.7
2016 322 31.0 10.3 23.6
2017 317 30.5 10.3 26.8
2018 313 27.8 11.2 31
2019 347 27.9 12.4 28.5
2020 345 28.9 11.9 21.2
2021 317 26.0 12.1 24.6
2022 343 23.7 14.4 16.3
2023 342 23.0 14.8 14.9
2024 334 26.1 12.7 18

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buffalo High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $188 (1.1%) $17,182 (98.9%) $17,370
2020 $260 (1.4%) $17,948 (98.6%) $18,207
2021 $660 (3.2%) $20,173 (96.8%) $20,833
2022 $558 (3.2%) $17,028 (96.8%) $17,586
2023 $1,449 (7.1%) $18,893 (92.9%) $20,341

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 77 High schoolsRanks 25th of 80 High schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo High School)59.452.6
 6.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County School District #1)59.352.2
 7.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.752.6
 0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo High School)38.556.3
 17.8%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Johnson County School District #1)38.956.5
 17.6%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)40.441
 0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo High School)52.856.3
 3.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County School District #1)54.854.9
 0.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.853.7
 0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo High School)54.256.4
 2.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Johnson County School District #1)54.855.5
 0.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)45.243.7
 1.5%
10th Grade Science (Buffalo High School)52.851
 1.8%
   10th Grade Science (Johnson County School District #1)53.649.6
 4%
   10th Grade Science (Wyoming)48.346.6
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students347342
 1.4%
African American33
American Indian33
Asian00
Hispanic1413
 7.1%
Pacific Islander01
White317310
 2.2%
Two or More Races1012
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.5%14.9%
 13.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo High School

Buffalo High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cloud Peak Elementary
Elementary : Meadowlark Elementary
Middle : Clear Creek Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended Buffalo High School.

Students at Buffalo High School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Buffalo High School ranks 31st of 80 Wyoming high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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