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1560 North Minnewawa Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611-7698
Summary
Buchanan High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
89.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
55.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 89.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 55.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 31/1,596 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 148/1,596 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,551 |
| Low-Income Students | 900 (35.3%) |
| English Learners | 45 (1.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.5 points from last year and rose 8.8 points over the full period. Math fell 1.3 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math -0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
89.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 66% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 63%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
55.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.2-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Buchanan High compare within the district?
Buchanan High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Clovis Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Buchanan High rank in California?
Buchanan High ranks No. 31 of 1,596 in reading and No. 148 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Buchanan High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 5 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 81.5% meet the reading standard and 43.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Buchanan High compare with other schools in Clovis?
Buchanan High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Clovis with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ClovisHow does Buchanan High compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Buchanan High is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 44 9–12 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan HighThis school | 55.7% | 89.9% |
| Clovis East High | 46.1% | 76.7% |
| Clovis High | 45.4% | 77.9% |
