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New Buffalo Senior High School

Q: Is New Buffalo Senior High School a good school?

New Buffalo Senior High School ranks 76 th of 739 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 739 Michigan High Schools

Better than 90% of Michigan high schools

Summary

New Buffalo Senior High School is a public high school in New Buffalo, Michigan, serving 169 students in grades 9-12. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a strong focus on academic excellence and personalized attention for its diverse student population.

New Buffalo Senior High School's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in subjects like Science, Social Studies, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 65.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 55.4%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 81.7% to 93.8% in recent years, and a relatively low dropout rate. Notably, New Buffalo Area Schools is ranked 13th out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Buchanan High School, Lakeshore High School, and Bridgman High School, New Buffalo Senior High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. This suggests that the school is providing a particularly strong educational experience for its students, even in comparison to other high-performing schools in the region.

172

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$39,721

Per pupil spending ?

43.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117-1540

(269) 469-6001

District: New Buffalo Area Schools

Feeder schools for New Buffalo Senior High School:

Elementary:	New Buffalo Elementary School
Middle:	New Buffalo Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.7%

Hispanic:

18.6%

African American:

3.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (56% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Michigan high schools

✓86% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (83%)

Worth a look

!Dropout rate above the Michigan average (14% vs 8%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Michigan avg40%

76^th of 739

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 613New Buffalo Area Schools among Michigan 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	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	85.0	76 of 739	89.7%	★★★★☆
2024	92.4	49 of 743	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	86.5	78 of 735	89.4%	★★★★☆
2022	85.7	73 of 531	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	30.9	403 of 561	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	83.8	90 of 666	86.5%	★★★★☆
2018	96.5	15 of 824	98.2%	★★★★★
2017	89.6	60 of 835	92.8%	★★★★★
2016	67.7	254 of 852	70.2%	★★★★☆
2015	77.5	162 of 832	80.5%	★★★★☆
2014	87.5	74 of 799	90.7%	★★★★★
2013	88.8	72 of 805	91.1%	★★★★★
2012	72.0	213 of 773	72.4%	★★★★☆
2011	78.9	159 of 784	79.7%	★★★★☆
2010	73.2	227 of 765	70.3%	★★★★☆
2009	71.0	252 of 754	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.5	443 of 750	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.0	410 of 767	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	79.4	128 of 705	81.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	70.8	149 of 629	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	92.1	37 of 619	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	82.3	77 of 611	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	84.8	62 of 416	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	52.4	199 of 462	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.4	165 of 554	70.2%	★★★★☆
2018	96.8	8 of 710	98.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	92.6	29 of 635	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	84.0	62 of 654	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	81.5	60 of 614	90.2%	★★★★★
2018	98.5	8 of 755	98.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	90 of 628	85.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	115 of 633	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	84.8	72 of 611	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	79.9	81 of 440	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	18.9	401 of 472	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	77.9	103 of 543	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	91.8	43 of 707	93.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	82.5	86 of 639	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	98.6	8 of 638	98.7%	★★★★★
2023	86.3	69 of 647	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	84.8	71 of 492	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	44.5	268 of 516	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	81.2	91 of 582	84.4%	★★★★☆
2018	96.1	14 of 708	98.0%	★★★★★

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)87th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)86th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)76th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing66%+10 vs state

Social Studies54%+12 vs state

Mathematics54%+27 vs state

Science49%+14 vs state

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Schools Near New Buffalo Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)		M-Step Math (2025)		M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Buffalo Senior High School	Public	9-12	1112 E Clay St	New Buffalo	49117	Berrien County	New Buffalo Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 469-6001	172	16	10.6	43.6%	125 (72.7%)	6 (3.5%)	32 (18.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (2.9%)	85	76^th of 739 public high schools	89.7%		92.4	49^th of 743 public high schools	93.4%	27			65.7	54.3						48.6		54.3	$39,721	$4,443	$35,278
River Valley MiddleHigh School	Public	6-12	15480 Three Oaks Rd	Three Oaks	49128	Berrien County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 756-9541	265	20	13.0	55.5%	223 (84.2%)	2 (0.8%)	26 (9.8%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	43.9	418^th of 739 public high schools	43.4%		44.3	387^th of 743 public high schools	47.9%	31	71.1	28.9	56.8	16.2	20.6	27.6	23.5	28.6	41.7	32.4	41.7	35.1	$24,049	$1,435	$22,614
Bridgman High School	Public	9-12	9964 Gast Rd	Bridgman	49106	Berrien County	Bridgman Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 466-0223	239	20	12.1	37.2%	204 (85.4%)	9 (3.8%)	8 (3.3%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.3%)	91.4	45^th of 739 public high schools	93.9%		98	12^th of 743 public high schools	98.4%	33			69.8	46.0						63.5		68.3	$21,896	$950	$20,946
Buchanan High School	Public	8-12	401 W Chicago St	Buchanan	49107	Berrien County	Buchanan Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 695-8403	561	31	18.0	40.8%	486 (86.6%)	17 (3.0%)	17 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.9%)	79.7	115^th of 739 public high schools	84.4%		55.5	299^th of 743 public high schools	59.8%	184	76.6	39.8	73.1	32.3					45.3	53.8	55.5	52.7	$16,953	$3,292	$13,661
Lakeshore High School	Public	9-12	5771 Cleveland Ave	Stevensville	49127	Berrien County	Lakeshore School District (Berrien)	No	No	No	No	(269) 428-1402	843	49	17.2	28.1%	692 (82.1%)	42 (5.0%)	68 (8.1%)	25 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.8%)	87	66^th of 739 public high schools	91.1%		87.3	74^th of 743 public high schools	90.0%	8			69.6	48.1						48.6		60.7	$17,687	$1,438	$16,249

Frequently Asked Questions about New Buffalo Senior High School

Is New Buffalo Senior High School a good school?

New Buffalo Senior High School ranks 76^th of 739 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into New Buffalo Senior High School?

New Buffalo Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : New Buffalo Elementary School
Middle : New Buffalo Middle School

What district is New Buffalo Senior High School in?

New Buffalo Area Schools

What is the racial makeup of New Buffalo Senior High School?

Students at New Buffalo Senior High School are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend New Buffalo Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 172 students attended New Buffalo Senior High School.

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