Buchanan Community Schools

The Buchanan Community Schools district in Michigan operates 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade.

Buchanan High School stands out as the district's top performer, ranking 115 out of 739 Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong test scores, a low dropout rate, and a high graduation rate. Moccasin Elementary and Buchanan Middle School also excel, with high rankings and impressive academic performance. The district's alternative schools, Buchanan Virtual Academy and Buchanan Step Up, have unique characteristics, including lower student-teacher ratios and higher free/reduced lunch rates, but still maintain strong graduation and low dropout rates.

While the Buchanan Community Schools district as a whole performs well, with all schools receiving a 4-star rating, the high chronic absenteeism rate across the district is a concern that warrants further investigation and improvement. The significant differences in spending per student between the high school and other schools suggest the district may allocate resources differently based on the unique needs of each school level.