Buckhorn High School

www.mcssk12.org

1,320 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Buckhorn High School, located in New Market, Alabama, is a prominent secondary institution within the Madison County School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both college and career pathways. The campus fosters a supportive learning environment, emphasizing not only core educational requirements but also the development of critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility among its students.

Beyond the classroom, Buckhorn High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, which play a significant role in the school's culture. Students have access to a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, all designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and community engagement. By balancing a rigorous academic focus with diverse opportunities for student involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals ready to make positive contributions to their community.

1,320

Total Students

69.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckhorn High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	755
Hispanic	100
Black	294
Asian	23
Two or More	65
American Indian	82
Pacific Islander	1

White
755 (57.2%)
Black
294 (22.3%)
Hispanic
100 (7.6%)
American Indian
82 (6.2%)
Two or More
65 (4.9%)
Asian
23 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison County
Phone:	(256)851-3300
Website:	http://www.mcssk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 365

Grade 10 362

Grade 11 303

Grade 12 290