BUNA H S

BUNA ISD
711 COUNTY RD 734
BUNA, TX 77612
435 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Buna High School, located at 177 FM 253 in Buna, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Buna Independent School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that emphasizes character development and student success. The campus functions as a hub for the community, often bringing residents together through a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, UIL academic competitions, and various student organizations.

The school is well-known for its "Cougar Pride," reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and tradition common in smaller, tight-knit Texas communities. By focusing on individualized instruction and maintaining meaningful student-teacher relationships, Buna High School aims to prepare its graduates for post-secondary education and the workforce. Through its commitment to both academic rigor and community involvement, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of students in Jasper County and the surrounding region.
435
Total Students
39.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    383 (88.0%)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.9%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (3.7%)
  • Black
    16 (3.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BUNA ISD
Phone: (409)994-4811
Website: http://www.bunaisd.net/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 173
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 9 135
Grade 10 99
Grade 11 103
Grade 12 98
Gender Ratio