BUFFALO HIGH

www.bisonpride.us

511 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Buffalo High School, located in Buffalo, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Dallas County R-I School District. Known for its "Bison Pride" spirit, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities. The campus acts as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing a culture that encourages student involvement in athletics, clubs, and various leadership organizations to help prepare students for post-secondary success.

The school’s website, bisonpride.us, serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and community members to stay connected with campus life. It provides essential information regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, and district policies, while also highlighting student achievements and school events. By maintaining this digital presence, Buffalo High School emphasizes transparency and communication, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in the ongoing educational journey of their students.

511

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	461
Hispanic	27
Black	5
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

White
461 (90.2%)
Hispanic
27 (5.3%)
Two or More
16 (3.1%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	DALLAS CO. R-I
Phone:	(417)345-2223
Website:	http://www.bisonpride.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 9 126

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 146

Grade 12 122