Serving 178 students in grades 9-12, New Buffalo Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Buffalo Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
New Buffalo Senior High School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Buffalo Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Buffalo Senior High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
83%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Buffalo Senior High School's ranking?
New Buffalo Senior High School is ranked #583 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are New Buffalo Senior High School often compared to?
New Buffalo Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Valley Middlehigh School, Lakeshore High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Buffalo Senior High School?
The graduation rate of New Buffalo Senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend New Buffalo Senior High School?
178 students attend New Buffalo Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of New Buffalo Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Buffalo Senior High School?
New Buffalo Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Buffalo Senior High School offer ?
New Buffalo Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Buffalo Senior High School part of?
New Buffalo Senior High School is part of New Buffalo Area Schools School District.
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