A
Very Good
85/100

Buena High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 5225 E BUENA SCHOOL BLVD, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 62% · Math 52% proficient · 73rd percentile in Arizona
Graduation
B+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
1,750
Students
enrolled
21.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%73/100reading 81st percentile, math 66th percentile among Arizona high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%72/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%55/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+19 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+22 pts vs. state avg 68%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%57%reading +1 pts, math -6 pts52nd percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +19 pts, math +7 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income45%45%reading +11 pts, math +11 pts77th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5225 E BUENA SCHOOL BLVD
City Sierra Vista
ZIP Code 85635
District 0401460
NCES School ID 040146000081
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85635

Understanding the community around Buena High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,167
Per Capita Income $36,002
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $190,600
Median Rent $963
Owner-Occupied 60.9%
Renter-Occupied 39.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Buena High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 43.2%
Hispanic/Latino 39.1%
Two or More Races 8.3%
Black 6.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,750
Teachers (FTE) 83.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Buena High School?
Buena High School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Buena High School?
Buena High School has 1,750 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.0:1.
What grades does Buena High School serve?
Buena High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Buena High School receive per student?
Buena High School receives $10,121 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Buena High School in 85635 ▼
Avg Home Value
$270,489
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,315
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
39.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026