A+
Excellent
94/100

New Buffalo Senior High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1112 E CLAY ST, New Buffalo, MI 49117
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 85% · Math 35% proficient · 81st percentile in Michigan
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

94
Repit Score
out of 100
169
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$37K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%81/100reading 98th percentile, math 63rd percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%84/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +20 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency85% (+39 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−2 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+22 pts vs. state avg 73%)
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 Michigan 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
White85%45%reading +26 pts, math +3 pts86th 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 1112 E CLAY ST
City New Buffalo
ZIP Code 49117
District 2625140
NCES School ID 262514006181
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49117

Understanding the community around New Buffalo Senior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,646
Per Capita Income $58,445
Poverty Rate 17.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.6%
High School or Higher 95.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $409,000
Median Rent $696
Owner-Occupied 77.6%
Renter-Occupied 22.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for New Buffalo Senior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.0%
Female 45.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.7%
Hispanic/Latino 10.7%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Black 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 169
Teachers (FTE) 15.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for New Buffalo Senior High School?
New Buffalo Senior High School has a Repit School Score of 94 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 New Buffalo Senior High School?
New Buffalo Senior High School has 169 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does New Buffalo Senior High School serve?
New Buffalo Senior High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does New Buffalo Senior High School receive per student?
New Buffalo Senior High School receives $36,652 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around New Buffalo Senior High School in 49117 ▼
Avg Home Value
$678,093
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+9.4%
% Renters
22.4%

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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