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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1 (025076)·NCES 291125000391

EAST BUCHANAN HIGH

100 SMITH ST, GOWER, MO 64454 · (816) 424-6460 · Clinton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL255 STUDENTS
Enrollment
255
High
DISTRICT 230 · STATE 501
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
22%
57 students
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
58
Grade 10
68
Grade 11
65
Grade 12
64
Student demographics
White
23592%
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 67%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 15%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Two+
156%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14055%
Female
11545%

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BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
43.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.9%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.7pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
255
+29 (+13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 12.8:1
% White
92%
was 96%
% Black
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About EAST BUCHANAN HIGH

EAST BUCHANAN HIGH is one of the modestly sized 9-12 campuss in GOWER, Missouri, one of the schools within EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1 (025076), with 255 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 501 students per school, that is 49% smaller than typical.

EAST BUCHANAN HIGH is one of 3 schools operated by EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1 (025076), a district that works with 689 students overall.

In terms of who attends, EAST BUCHANAN HIGH records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (92%); the rest comes out to 6% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.5:1. The state averages around 12.2:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 22% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is lower than Clinton County's rate of about 40%.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, EAST BUCHANAN HIGH tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 50.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 43.1%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Clinton County put median household earnings sit near $70,627, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. EAST BUCHANAN HIGH is one of 12 public schools in Clinton County (combined enrollment of about 3,692 students).

Nearest neighbor: EAST BUCHANAN ELEM., around 0.1 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 6 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. On composite proficiency, EAST BUCHANAN HIGH comes 7th of 9 in the immediate cluster, below the nearby-schools average of 51.9%.

EAST BUCHANAN HIGH operates from an outlying location.

Trend over the last 7 years. EAST BUCHANAN HIGH's enrollment has ticked up 13% since 2018, when it stood at 226 (now 255). Over the same period, the White share contracted from 96% to 92%.

Inside the community feed, the feed for EAST BUCHANAN HIGH typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Clinton County at a glance

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Population
21,414
Census ACS
Median income
$70,627
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
3,692 students

Quick facts

School name
EAST BUCHANAN HIGH
District
EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1 (025076)
Address
100 SMITH ST, GOWER, MO 64454
Phone
(816) 424-6460
County
Clinton County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
255
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
57 (22%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
291125000391
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About EAST BUCHANAN HIGH
How many students attend EAST BUCHANAN HIGH?
EAST BUCHANAN HIGH enrolls approximately 255 students in grades 09-12.
Is EAST BUCHANAN HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
EAST BUCHANAN HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does EAST BUCHANAN HIGH have?
EAST BUCHANAN HIGH employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.
What is the student diversity at EAST BUCHANAN HIGH?
Student demographics at EAST BUCHANAN HIGH are roughly 92% White, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is EAST BUCHANAN HIGH in?
EAST BUCHANAN HIGH is part of EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1 (025076).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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