Buchanan High School in Buchanan, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Buchanan High School is a town public school in Buchanan, Michigan that is part of Buchanan Community School District. It serves 561 students in grades 8 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.5:1. Its teachers have had 29 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 8 - 12

561 Students

34 Teachers

401 W Chicago St

Buchanan, MI 49107 View local requests

http://www.buchananschools.com

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Buchanan High School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Buchanan High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 26, 2026

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