Buffalo High School is located in Buffalo, Minnesota, United States off the intersection of County Road 35 and Dague Avenue.
Serving 1,792 students in grades 9-12, Buffalo Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Buffalo Senior High School's student population of 1,792 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Purple and black
School Rankings
Buffalo Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Senior High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bison
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Senior High School's ranking?
Buffalo Senior High School is ranked #623 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Buffalo Senior High School often compared to?
Buffalo Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monticello Senior High School, St. Michael-albertville Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buffalo Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Buffalo Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Buffalo Senior High School?
1,792 students attend Buffalo Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Buffalo Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Senior High School?
Buffalo Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buffalo Senior High School offer ?
Buffalo Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Senior High School part of?
Buffalo Senior High School is part of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District.
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