At a glance
Reported students
1,715
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
78.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325.5
Buena High School: 1,715 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
21.9:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,876
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.2:1
What the reported data says about Buena High School
Buena High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Sierra Vista. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Sierra Vista Unified District (4175). NCES reports 1,715 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, above the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.9%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Buena High School
- 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.6%
- Hispanic39.9%
- Black6%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sierra Vista Online
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Joyce Clark Middle School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
462 reported students
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
360 reported students
Village Meadows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
338 reported students
Town & Country Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
327 reported students
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
324 reported students
Public schools near Buena High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTD - Buena High School High · Cochise Technology District (79403) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Berean Academy Other · Charter · Cochise Community Development Corporation (81027) | KG–12 | 352 | 0.6 mi |
| CTD - Cochise College High · Cochise Technology District (79403) | 09–12 | 5 | 0.7 mi |
| Sierra Vista Online High · Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.8 mi |
| PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center High · Charter · Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) | 09–12 | 75 | 2.8 mi |
| Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 High · Charter · Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) | 09–12 | 130 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Buena High School
What grades does Buena High School serve?
Buena High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175).
How many students attend Buena High School?
Buena High School reported 1,715 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,876 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Buena High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 1,715 students and 78.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Buena High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Buena High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Buena High School in?
Buena High School is part of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), based in Sierra Vista, AZ, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Buena High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include CTD - Buena High School (under 0.1 mi), Berean Academy (0.6 mi), CTD - Cochise College (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.