East Buchanan High

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East Buchanan High ranks 106 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Buchanan High is a public high school located in Gower, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 254 students. The school is part of the East Buchanan County C-1 school district, which is ranked 67 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Buchanan High has consistently maintained high graduation rates, with a 95.5% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the nearby Benton High (91.3%) and Mid-Buchanan Senior High (91.9%). The school's students have also performed well on state assessments, particularly in Algebra I and English I, outpacing the state averages. Additionally, East Buchanan High has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 20.7% in 2022-2023 to 11.8% in 2023-2024, which is still higher than the state average but lower than nearby schools like Benton High (27.7%) and Lathrop High School (19.3%).

East Buchanan High has consistently ranked in the top half of Missouri high schools, with a ranking of 106 out of 378 in 2023-2024 and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, significantly higher than nearby schools like Benton High (ranked 285 with 1 star) and Mid-Buchanan Senior High (ranked 178 with 2 stars). The school's spending per student has also increased from $11,397 in 2019-2020 to $12,755 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby Lathrop High School ($12,398) but lower than the small Osborn High ($21,689).

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454-9187

(816) 424-6460

District: East Buchanan County C-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,755

Feeder schools for East Buchanan High:

Elementary:	East Buchanan Elementary
Middle:	East Buchanan Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 267

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Two or more races:

5.6%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Buchanan High ranks better than 72% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Buchanan High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), two or more races (5.6%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Buchanan High is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare East Buchanan High employs 18.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Buchanan High is $12,755.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Buchanan High:

SchoolDigger ranks East Buchanan High 106^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See East Buchanan High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

East Buchanan County C-1:

SchoolDigger ranks East Buchanan County C-1 67^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Buchanan High

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Rank History for all students at East Buchanan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	61.04	172^nd	534	67.8%
2007	49.54	282^nd	538	47.6%
2008	24.80	461^st	539	14.5%
2009	53.42	206^th	507	59.4%
2010	76.38	35^th	516	93.2%
2011	65.71	104^th	528	80.3%
2012	74.76	44^th	522	91.6%
2013	59.99	139^th	523	73.4%
2014	70.59	68^th	521	86.9%
2015	52.65	225^th	504	55.4%
2016	52.12	186^th	401	53.6%
2017	59.42	161^st	404	60.1%
2018	61.21	115^th	468	75.4%
2019	51.51	179^th	460	61.1%
2022	46.91	164^th	361	54.6%
2023	53.20	115^th	352	67.3%
2024	57.55	106^th	378	72.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Buchanan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.20	110^th	382	71.2%

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Rank History for White students at East Buchanan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	55.92	137^th	440	68.9%
2019	46.75	186^th	430	56.7%
2022	39.93	164^th	310	47.1%
2023	48.93	104^th	302	65.6%
2024	52.53	106^th	321	67.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for East Buchanan High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	233	233
1992	251	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
1993	247	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1994	229	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1995	243	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1996	243	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1997	242	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1998	236	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
1999	215	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
2000	220	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2001	222	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2002	223	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	226
2003	223	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	226
2004	226	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	229
2005	233	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	236
2006	232	2	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	237
2007	240	2	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	245
2008	240	1	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	247
2009	240	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2010	228	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
2011	217	3	0	4	0	0	0	0	224
2012	213	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	218
2013	229	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	236
2014	237	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	244
2015	243	0	0	1	0	0	5	0	249
2016	225	0	0	0	0	0	15	0	240
2017	217	1	0	0	0	0	9	0	227
2018	218	1	0	0	0	0	7	0	226
2019	204	2	0	0	0	0	4	0	210
2020	200	2	0	0	0	0	3	0	205
2021	210	1	0	0	0	0	5	0	216
2022	217	2	0	1	0	0	6	0	226
2023	239	2	0	2	0	0	11	0	254
2024	248	2	0	1	1	0	15	0	267

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Buchanan High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	233	16.8	13.8	n/a
1992	257	15.8	16.2	n/a
1993	252	15.2	16.6	n/a
1994	231	15.3	15.1	0
1995	246	18.0	13.7	n/a
1996	246	18.0	13.7	n/a
1997	245	19.1	12.8	9
1998	240	20.1	11.9	5
1999	218	19.9	11.0	8.7
2000	222	20.3	10.9	10.4
2001	225	20.5	11.0	14.7
2002	226	20.6	11.0	16.4
2003	226	20.6	11.0	16.4
2004	229	20.4	11.2	14.8
2005	236	20.1	11.7	12.3
2006	237	20.1	11.8	15.2
2007	245	19.2	12.8	14.7
2008	247	20.9	11.8	13
2009	246	20.5	11.9	16.3
2010	233	19.3	12.0	17.6
2011	224	17.7	12.6	22.3
2012	218	17.8	12.2	22
2013	236	16.5	14.2	23.7
2014	244	16.5	14.7	26.6
2015	249	18.0	13.8	25.3
2016	240	18.0	13.3	20
2017	227	18.2	12.4	19.8
2018	226	17.7	12.7	24.8
2019	210	16.4	12.7	25.2
2020	205	16.4	12.4	20
2021	216	16.4	13.1	20.8
2022	226	17.4	12.9	17.7
2023	254	17.9	14.1	14.2
2024	267	18.7	14.2	17.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Buchanan High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	233	16.8	13.8	n/a
1992	257	15.8	16.2	n/a
1993	252	15.2	16.6	n/a
1994	231	15.3	15.1	0
1995	246	18.0	13.7	n/a
1996	246	18.0	13.7	n/a
1997	245	19.1	12.8	9
1998	240	20.1	11.9	5
1999	218	19.9	11.0	8.7
2000	222	20.3	10.9	10.4
2001	225	20.5	11.0	14.7
2002	226	20.6	11.0	16.4
2003	226	20.6	11.0	16.4
2004	229	20.4	11.2	14.8
2005	236	20.1	11.7	12.3
2006	237	20.1	11.8	15.2
2007	245	19.2	12.8	14.7
2008	247	20.9	11.8	13
2009	246	20.5	11.9	16.3
2010	233	19.3	12.0	17.6
2011	224	17.7	12.6	22.3
2012	218	17.8	12.2	22
2013	236	16.5	14.2	23.7
2014	244	16.5	14.7	26.6
2015	249	18.0	13.8	25.3
2016	240	18.0	13.3	20
2017	227	18.2	12.4	19.8
2018	226	17.7	12.7	24.8
2019	210	16.4	12.7	25.2
2020	205	16.4	12.4	20
2021	216	16.4	13.1	20.8
2022	226	17.4	12.9	17.7
2023	254	17.9	14.1	14.2
2024	267	18.7	14.2	17.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Buchanan High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$15 (0.1%)	$11,705 (99.9%)	$11,720
2020	$306 (2.7%)	$11,090 (97.3%)	$11,397
2021	$173 (1.5%)	$11,458 (98.5%)	$11,632
2022	$446 (3.5%)	$12,308 (96.5%)	$12,755

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Buchanan High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 179^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 115^th of 352 High schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (East Buchanan High)	46.4	50	3.6%
End of Course Algebra I (East Buchanan County C-1)	46.4	58.4	12%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (East Buchanan High)	34.6	33.8	0.8%
End of Course Biology I (East Buchanan County C-1)	34.6	33.8	0.8%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	210	254	21%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	204	239	17.2%
Two or More Races	4	11	175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.2%	14.2%	11.1%

Schools Near East Buchanan High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Buchanan High	Public	9-12	100 Smith St	Gower	64454	Clinton County	East Buchanan County C-1	No	No	No	No	(816) 424-6460	267	19	14.2	17.2%	248 (92.9%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	57.5	106^th of 378 public high schools	72.0%		53.2	115^th of 352 public high schools	67.3%	9						45.5	38.2			$12,755	$446	$12,309
Plattsburg High	Public	9-12	800 W Frost St	Plattsburg	64477	Clinton County	Clinton County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 539-2184	187	18	10.3	35.8%	141 (75.4%)	6 (3.2%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	30 (16.0%)	56	115^th of 378 public high schools	69.6%					(n/a)						48.2	35.6			$15,219	$629	$14,590
North Platte High	Public	9-12	212 W Sixth St	Dearborn	64439	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 450-3344	199	17	11.6	22.6%	186 (93.5%)	4 (2.0%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)						41.1				$11,673	$569	$11,104
Stewartsville High	Public	7-12	902 Buchanan St	Stewartsville	64490	DeKalb County	Stewartsville C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 669-3258	113	13	8.6	27.4%	108 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)								(n/a)		22.3	22.3		22.3	28.7				$11,731	$588	$11,143
Mid-Buchanan Senior High	Public	7-12	3221 SE State Rte H	Faucett	64448	Buchanan County	Mid-Buchanan County R-V	No	No	No	No	(816) 238-1646	398	30	13.3	17.8%	382 (96.0%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)								(n/a)	52.3		52.7	38.0	38.8	35.6				$10,711	$322	$10,389
Riverbend Treatment Center	Public	6-12	5910 Mitchell Ave	Saint Joseph	64507	Buchanan County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 390-9801	20	5	4.0	85.0%	8 (40.0%)	9 (45.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (15.0%)								(n/a)
Lathrop High School	Public	9-12	102 N School Dr	Lathrop	64465	Clinton County	Lathrop R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 710-6116	291	21	13.5	28.2%	263 (90.4%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)								(n/a)						29.4				$12,398	$2,120	$10,278
Benton High	Public	9-12	5655 S Fourth	Saint Joseph	64504	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4030	702	49	14.2	36.9%	521 (74.2%)	18 (2.6%)	104 (14.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	49 (7.0%)	24.6	285^th of 378 public high schools	24.6%		12.9	317^th of 352 public high schools	9.9%	32						14.4	25.2	3.5	27.7	$12,597	$514	$12,083
Hillyard Technical Center	Public	9-12	3434 Faraon	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4170	0	22	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Osborn High	Public	7-12	275 Clinton Ave	Osborn	64474	DeKalb County	Osborn R-O	No	No	No	No	(816) 675-2217	61	8	7.6	41.0%	60 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		13.4								$21,689	$758	$20,931

Frequently Asked Questions about East Buchanan High

Is East Buchanan High a good school?

East Buchanan High ranks 106^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is East Buchanan High in?

East Buchanan County C-1

What schools feed into East Buchanan High?

East Buchanan High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Buchanan Elementary
Middle : East Buchanan Middle

How many students attend East Buchanan High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended East Buchanan High.

What is the racial makeup of East Buchanan High?

Students at East Buchanan High are 93% White, 6% Two or more races.

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