Buhach Colony High

bchs.muhsd.org

1,704 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Buhach Colony High School, located in Atwater, California, is a key institution within the Merced Union High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its "Thunder" mascot and a comprehensive academic curriculum that balances core requirements with various elective pathways. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Buhach Colony maintains a strong culture of school spirit and community involvement. The school boasts a robust athletic program and numerous student-led clubs and organizations that encourage personal development, leadership, and social engagement. By fostering a supportive campus environment, Buhach Colony aims to empower its students to achieve academic success while cultivating the character and skills necessary to become active, responsible citizens in their community.

1,704

Total Students

75.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buhach Colony High
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	1,187
Black	36
Asian	169
Two or More	34
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,187 (69.7%)
White
261 (15.3%)
Asian
169 (9.9%)
Black
36 (2.1%)
Two or More
34 (2.0%)
American Indian
14 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Merced Union High
Phone:	(209)325-1400
Website:	http://bchs.muhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	234

* 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 9 487

Grade 10 402

Grade 11 394

Grade 12 421