Buchanan High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Clovis, California 93611 · Clovis Unified
#123 of 1,343 high schools in California
#3470 of 16,910 nationally
About Buchanan High
Buchanan High is a public high located in Clovis, in the Clovis Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,551 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 123rd of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,551.
There are 27 schools in Clovis; Buchanan High ranks 10th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)88%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Buchanan High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Buchanan High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alta Sierra Intermediate
Clovis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,374 students · 438 m away
Garfield Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
610 students · 751 m away
Woods (Harold L.) Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
661 students · 1.0 km away
Century Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
722 students · 2.3 km away
Maple Creek Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
536 students · 2.9 km away
Riverview Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
700 students · 3.2 km away
Mountain View Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
611 students · 3.3 km away
Weldon Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
538 students · 3.5 km away
Dry Creek Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
939 students · 3.6 km away
Clovis Online Charter
Clovis · Charter other · Grades K–12
797 students · 3.7 km away
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Aliso Niguel High
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Diamond Bar High
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Liberty High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buchanan High a good school?
Buchanan High has a Success Index (US) of 69.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #123 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Buchanan High rank in California?
Buchanan High ranks #123 of 1,343 high schools in California and #3470 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buchanan High?
Buchanan High had 2,551 students in 2025.
Is Buchanan High a elementary school or a high school?
Buchanan High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Buchanan High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Buchanan High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.