- Buchanan High School reported a higher students per counselor than Berrien Springs High School (544:1 vs. 180:1).
- Berrien Springs High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Buchanan High School (92 vs. 50).
- Berrien Springs High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Buchanan High School (120 vs. 82).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Buchanan High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Berrien Springs High School (110 vs. 81).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Berrien Springs High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Buchanan High School (120 vs. 82).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Berrien Springs High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Buchanan High School (92 vs. 50).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Buchanan High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Berrien Springs High School (36 vs. 20).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Buchanan High School reported a higher students per counselor than Berrien Springs High School (544:1 vs. 180:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Berrien Springs High School
$14,518.84
Buchanan High School
$13,299.49
Local revenue share
Berrien Springs High School
31.2%
Buchanan High School
27.5%
State revenue share
Berrien Springs High School
63.2%
Buchanan High School
67.7%
Federal revenue share
Berrien Springs High School
5.6%
Buchanan High School
4.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Berrien Springs High School
21.6%
Buchanan High School
28.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Berrien County
$63,152
Berrien County
$63,152
Poverty rate
Berrien County
15.2%
Berrien County
15.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Berrien County
30.3%
Berrien County
30.3%
Unemployment rate
Berrien County
5%
Berrien County
5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.