About This School
Buchanan High School is located in Clovis, CA and is one of 9 high schools in Clovis Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 2720 students in grades 9-12.
Buchanan High School did not make AYP in 2011. 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 Buchanan 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.
Buchanan High School had an API growth score of 860 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Buchanan High School's 2011 base score was 859 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Buchanan High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buchanan High School's students and teachers. more
Buchanan High School did not make AYP in 2011. 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 Buchanan 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.
Buchanan High School had an API growth score of 860 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Buchanan High School's 2011 base score was 859 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Buchanan High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buchanan High School's students and teachers. more
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Clovis Unified District Spending
$8,840Per Pupil
The Clovis Unified spends $8,840 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Clovis Unified District
Education.com TestRating
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis Online Charter School 1.8 miles |  |
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| Enterprise Alternative School 1.9 miles |  |
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| Gateway High (Continuation) High School 1.9 miles |  |
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| Clovis Community Day Secondary School 1.9 miles | |
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| Sierra View Christian Academy 2.6 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Clovis Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Buchanan High School1560 North Minnewawa Ave
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-3000
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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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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2720
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Buchanan High School had 19% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% 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 (2010)
White
59%
Hispanic
20%
Asian/Pacific Islander
15%
Black
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Two or More Races
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Buchanan High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About Clovis, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Clovis | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,283 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 33 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 39% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 66%/33% |
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