Serving 163 students in grades 9-12, Buena Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
93%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)50-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buena Vista School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buena Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Buena Vista High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Buena Vista High School?
163 students attend Buena Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Buena Vista High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena Vista High School?
Buena Vista High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buena Vista High School offer ?
Buena Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buena Vista High School part of?
Buena Vista High School is part of Buena Vista School District.
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