Buena High School (Arizona)
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| Buena High School | |
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5225 East Buena School Boulevard 85635 United States | |
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| Type | Public |
| School district | Sierra Vista Unified School District |
| CEEB code | 030417 |
| Principal | Nicole Young |
| Staff | 96.80 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 2,076 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.45[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Colts |
| Accreditation | North Central Association |
| Website | www |
Buena High School is a high school in Sierra Vista, Arizona. It is the only high school in the Sierra Vista Unified School District.
The current school building was built in the early 1990s to accommodate an ever-expanding student enrollment and opened in the spring of the 1991–92 school year. The school was built to handle an enrollment of up to 2,500 students; it was over-capacity from its opening and filled to capacity through the late 2000s.
Theater[]
Buena was built with a large theater for use by both the high school and the community. The Buena Performing Arts Center (BPAC)[2] main auditorium can seat from 907 to as many as 1319 by opening the two 'pods'. The Little Theater Pod seats 206 and features a small stage with self-contained computer lighting and sound. The Lecture Pod seats 213 and is ideal for group meetings. Several school, community, and commercial events are held in the various BPAC facilities each year. Buena's performing arts program was also ranked among the top in the nation, led by beloved fine arts teacher, Carrie Duerk.
Clubs and organizations[]
Buena High School has over 60 student clubs and organizations. A list can be found on the "Clubs and Organizations"[3] portion of the school's website.
Notable alumni[]
- Don Frye, wrestler; retired professional mixed martial artist[4][5]
- Laurence Gibson (2009), National Football League player
- Stan Short (1991) national,football League player
- Lisa Song Sutton, Miss Nevada United States 2014
- John Rade (1978), National Football League player
- Rick Renzi (1976), former Republican Congressman, and convicted criminal[6]
- Donnie Veal (2003), Major League Baseball player[7]
- Darick Hall (2014) Minor League Baseball player
- (1984), [8]
- Luis Robles (2002), Major League Soccer player (New York Red Bulls)
- Fernando Ortega (2002) Major League Baseball Scout
- Brandi Milloy (2001), TV Host, Food Reporter, Lifestyle & Parenting Expert [1]
- Audrey Valles née Sibley (2003), Miss Arizona 2005
- Erin Nurss (2003), Miss Arizona 2008
- Victor Jay Ratliff (1994), National Football League player
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Buena High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ Buena Performing Arts Center (BPAC)
- ^ Clubs and Organizations
- ^ Finley, Patrick (28 December 2006). "Sierra Vista fighter trains team in Tucson". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ^ "Don Frye MMA Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
- ^ Hess, Bill (6 March 2004). "Renzi: Border help on the way this year". Sierra Vista Herald. Archived from the original on 18 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ^ Kelly, David (13 September 2012). "Veal Revival". WWBT. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ^ Lattimore, Kimberly (3 May 2013). "Trabuco Canyon Woman Wins State Pageant Contest". Orange County Register. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
External links[]
Coordinates: 31°34′16″N 110°14′13″W / 31.5712°N 110.2370°W
- Public high schools in Arizona
- Schools in Cochise County, Arizona
- Sierra Vista, Arizona