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Buhach Colony High

Atwater, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
bchs.muhsd.org1800 Buhach Rd., Atwater, CA 95301(209) 325-1400
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

379 students tested

53.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 46.3% did.

  • Exceeded21.4%
  • Met31.7%
  • Nearly met27.4%
  • Not met19.5%

Math

379 students tested

15.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 8.5% did.

  • Exceeded4.0%
  • Met11.4%
  • Nearly met21.7%
  • Not met63.0%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

0.6% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,7691,808
Suspended in or out of school1.1% · 200.6% · 10
Suspensions2311
Violence with injury01
Violence without injury197
Weapons02
Drugs10
Defiance only21
Other10

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,8291,656
Suspended out of school2.3% · 421.2% · 20
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.3% · 50.4% · 6
Attendance
California Department of Education

22.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,7241,771
Chronically absent22.3% · 38422.3% · 395

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Midsize

Enrollment

1,658 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino68.5%
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White16.0%
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Black or African American2.5%
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Asian9.7%
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Two or More Races2.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.8%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.4%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062466008741

District
Merced Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
1,658 students
Teachers (FTE)
83.7

Sources