Serving 2,606 students in grades 9-12, Buchanan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buchanan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Buchanan High School's student population of 2,606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Colors
Red, Air Force blue
School Rankings
Buchanan High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buchanan High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1184 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buchanan High School's ranking?
Buchanan High School is ranked #1184 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Buchanan High School often compared to?
Buchanan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clovis North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buchanan High School?
The graduation rate of Buchanan High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Buchanan High School?
2,606 students attend Buchanan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Buchanan High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buchanan High School?
Buchanan High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Buchanan High School offer ?
Buchanan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buchanan High School part of?
Buchanan High School is part of Clovis Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 12/6/2011
The academic programs of all Clovis Unified School District schools are excellent. I attended Buchanan High School and went on to study in Virginia and Utah. Seeing the level of education in these states opened my eyes to how excellent my high school education really was. I felt I was much better prepared for University education than many of my classmates, who I felt might have been naturally academically "smarter" than I was. Over all, a good high school education and experience.
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