Buhach Colony High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Merced Union High
Buhach Colony High School is located in Atwater, CA and is one of 8 high schools in Merced Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 1894 students in grades 9-12.
Buhach Colony High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Buhach Colony High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Buhach Colony High School had an API growth score of 802 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Buhach Colony High School's 2012 base score was 765 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Buhach Colony High School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buhach Colony High School's students and teachers. more
Buhach Colony High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Buhach Colony High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Buhach Colony High School had an API growth score of 802 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Buhach Colony High School's 2012 base score was 765 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Buhach Colony High School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buhach Colony High School's students and teachers. more
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark Christian School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Atwater High School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Valley Atwater Community Day 2.7 miles |  |
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| Central Valley Christian 3.6 miles | n/a | |
| Grace Mennonite School 3.6 miles | n/a |
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Teresa S.: The high school has a new engineering program that helps students interested in a career and/or further education in engineering an opportunity to take classes that are geared toward engineering. For example, in the geometry/engineering class the students learn geometry as it would be applied to engineering! I’m loving the new program!
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Alexa: I think that it is a wonderful high school with good classes and lots of school activities.
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I feel that Buhach Colony High School is a great school, and I love the way they have their scheduals for the classes. My son graduated in june of 2009. He thrived at this school because he was not a huge fan of going to school and if he had to go to a school with six periods it would of been a fight all four years. I now have a daughter entering your school in this year. She is a different kid in the sense that she is more outgoing and I feel that she will grow even more with your school. We will miss John Olson, but will give the new principal and staff the same love and respect as well.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1894
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54%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Buhach Colony High School had 72% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
54%
White
28%
Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
Two or More Races
3%
Black
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
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Merced Union High District Spending
$8,961Per Pupil
The Merced Union High spends $8,961 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 39% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Merced Union High District
23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Buhach Colony High School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Merced Union High School DistrictTest Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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