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Buhler High

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Buhler High ranks 173 rd of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

173^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 48% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Buhler High is a public high school located in Buhler, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 675 students. The school is part of the Buhler School District, which is ranked 160 out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buhler High's student performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, is generally below the state average. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 10th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 37.43%, compared to the state average of 37.93%, and the 10th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 32.43%, compared to the state average of 33.59%. However, the school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.1% to 96.6% over the past few years, which is generally on par with or slightly above the state average. Buhler High has also experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.0% to 19.7% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

Buhler High's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby schools in the region, such as Hesston High, McPherson High, and Nickerson High, which tend to have higher student performance, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, is an area of strength, while the performance for White students and students with disabilities is relatively lower. Addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and focusing on the unique needs of different student populations could be important areas of focus for Buhler High to improve its overall academic performance.

674

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,798

Per pupil spending ?

34.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

611 N Main
Buhler, KS 67522

(620) 543-2255

District: Buhler

Feeder schools for Buhler High:

Elementary:	Buhler Grade School
	Plum Creek Elementary
	Union Valley Elementary
Middle:	Prairie Hills Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2015 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Kansas average (90%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (35% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg43%

Kansas avg42%

173^rd of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

160^th of 264Buhler among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	47.1	173 of 332	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.8	159 of 318	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.7	181 of 327	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.8	82 of 324	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	63.7	91 of 320	71.6%	★★★★☆
2019	60.1	115 of 325	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.2	53 of 314	83.1%	★★★★☆
2017	39.6	185 of 316	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.9	162 of 313	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.6	150 of 326	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.4	228 of 323	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	56.2	177 of 317	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.3	190 of 298	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	63.8	109 of 302	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	48.2	171 of 291	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	73.1	68 of 267	74.5%	★★★★☆
2007	74.5	59 of 280	78.9%	★★★★☆
2006	55.9	115 of 262	56.1%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	41.9	54 of 115	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.3	74 of 111	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	96.8	4 of 110	96.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	63.8	76 of 250	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.0	78 of 249	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	84.7	27 of 248	89.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	66.6	24 of 106	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	66.6	22 of 105	79.0%	★★★★☆
2023	15.6	104 of 110	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	83.2	10 of 102	90.2%	★★★★★
2021	76.5	16 of 99	83.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	52.9	105 of 246	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.2	103 of 249	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.1	167 of 250	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.2	76 of 223	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.6	43 of 213	79.8%	★★★★☆
2019	70.3	44 of 229	80.8%	★★★★☆
2018	76.8	35 of 228	84.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	60.6	84 of 258	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.4	127 of 252	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.3	92 of 248	62.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	44.6	51 of 125	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.4	45 of 124	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.5	65 of 122	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.6	31 of 117	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	41.9	54 of 115	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.3	74 of 111	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	96.8	4 of 110	96.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	40.2	190 of 306	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.0	174 of 295	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.3	186 of 309	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.1	101 of 307	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.3	93 of 302	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.6	127 of 306	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.0	51 of 296	82.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)77th percentile+29 vs school

Female (2021)70th percentile~ school

Male (2021)67th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)59th percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)57th percentile+9 vs school

Disabled (2021)53rd percentile-19 vs school

White (2025)38th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts37%-7 vs state

Mathematics32%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buhler High	Public	9-12	611 N Main	Buhler	67522	Reno County	Buhler	No	No	No	No	(620) 543-2255	674	48	14.1	34.1%	587 (87.1%)	5 (0.7%)	61 (9.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	47.1	173^rd of 332 public high schools	47.9%		49.8	159^th of 318 public high schools	50.0%	14			37.4	37.4			32.4	32.4			$12,798	$677	$12,121
Inman Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	404 S Main	Inman	67546	McPherson County	Inman	No	No	No	No	(620) 585-6441	188	20	9.3	34.0%	170 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	53	142^nd of 332 public high schools	57.2%		58.2	112^th of 318 public high schools	64.8%	30	51.7	66.7	32.4	46.9	41.4	61.1	44.1	46.9	61.1	61.1	$14,694	$2,629	$12,066
Ad Astra Alternative Academy	Public	7-12	1800 E. 23rd Ave.	Hutchinson	67502	Reno County	Buhler	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 694-1043	11	1	16.1	54.5%	10 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$8,452	$202	$8,250
Hutchinson High School	Public	9-12	810 East 13th	Hutchinson	67501	Reno County	Hutchinson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 615-4100	1,214	96	12.7	65.8%	791 (65.2%)	39 (3.2%)	286 (23.6%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (7.2%)	30.9	238^th of 332 public high schools	28.3%		26.6	257^th of 318 public high schools	19.2%	19			30.4	30.4			26.7	26.7			$14,627	$2,188	$12,439
Burrton Middle School/High School	Public	7-12	105 E Lincoln	Burrton	67020	Harvey County	Burrton	No	No	No	No	(620) 463-3860	46	6	7.2	69.6%	39 (84.8%)	3 (6.5%)	4 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				25.0				35.0			$21,589	$70	$21,519
Moundridge High	Public	9-12	526 E. Cole	Moundridge	67107	McPherson County	Moundridge	No	No	No	No	(620) 345-5500	160	13	12.1	35.0%	144 (90.0%)	3 (1.9%)	10 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	90.3	27^th of 332 public high schools	91.9%		63.8	90^th of 318 public high schools	71.7%	63			52.2	52.2			63.0	63.0			$11,895	$946	$10,950
Haven High	Public	9-12	400 E 5th	Haven	67543	Reno County	Haven Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 465-2585	223	24	9.2	35.9%	191 (85.7%)	6 (2.7%)	17 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	44.8	181^st of 332 public high schools	45.5%		72.2	61^st of 318 public high schools	80.8%	120			36.4	36.4			31.8	31.8			$13,283	$1,752	$11,531
Nickerson High	Public	9-12	305 S. Nickerson	Nickerson	67561	Reno County	Nickerson	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 422-3226	255	27	9.2	52.9%	209 (82.0%)	2 (0.8%)	32 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	63.5	102^nd of 332 public high schools	69.3%		23.5	261^st of 318 public high schools	17.9%	159			37.9	37.9			47.0	47.0			$17,037	$1,361	$15,676
Halstead High	Public	9-12	521 West 6th Street	Halstead	67056	Harvey County	Halstead	No	No	No	No	(316) 835-2682	240	22	10.7	39.2%	200 (83.3%)	3 (1.3%)	30 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	71.7	75^th of 332 public high schools	77.4%		57.1	116^th of 318 public high schools	63.5%	41			46.3	46.3			43.6	43.6			$15,320	$823	$14,496
McPherson High	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 E First Street	McPherson	67460	McPherson County	McPherson	No	Yes	No	No	(620) 241-9500	658	55	12.0	40.3%	496 (75.4%)	5 (0.8%)	106 (16.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.3%)	44.2	189^th of 332 public high schools	43.1%		53.2	142^nd of 318 public high schools	55.3%	47			32.7	32.7			35.7	35.7			$16,062	$919	$15,142

Frequently Asked Questions about Buhler High

What is the racial makeup of Buhler High?

Students at Buhler High are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Buhler High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 674 students attended Buhler High.

What schools feed into Buhler High?

Buhler High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Buhler Grade School
Elementary : Plum Creek Elementary
Elementary : Union Valley Elementary
Middle : Prairie Hills Middle

What district is Buhler High in?

Buhler

Is Buhler High a good school?

Buhler High ranks 173^rd of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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