Buna High School

Buna High School (BHS) is located in Buna, Texas and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Buna Independent School District located in southern Jasper County and serves students in south Jasper County and portions of Newton County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

Buna High School
Address
177 FM 253

Buna
,
Texas
77612-1087

United States
Information
School typePublic high school
Established1908
School districtBuna Independent School District
PrincipalMike Brewster
Grades9-12
Enrollment425[1] (2016-17)
Color(s)          Royal Blue & White
Athletics conferenceUIL Class 3A
MascotCougar
YearbookCougar
WebsiteBuna High School

History

The Buna Independent School District was established in 1908. Accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the district provides a quality education for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Also provided are special education programs for pre-school and school age children and a career and technology education program on the secondary level. The district serves a population of more than 8,000 with a school age population of 1,480.[3]

Athletics

The Buna Cougars compete in these sports - [4]

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball

State titles
  • Boys Basketball - [5]
    • 1955(1A), 1956(1A), 1957(2A), 1959(2A), 1961(2A), 1962(2A), 1963(2A)
  • Girls Basketball - [6]
    • 1956(1A), 1957(2A), 1960(2A), 1961(2A)
  • Power Lifting - [7]
    • 1997(Div. 2)

Buna High School is the only High School in the State of Texas to win both boys and girls championships (same sport) in the same year three different times 1956, 1957 and 1961.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "BUNA H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  2. "2015 Accountability Rating System" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-10.
  3. Buna ISD Website
  4. The Athletics Department
  5. UIL Boys Basketball Archives Archived March 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  6. UIL Girls Basketball Archives Archived March 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  7. Texas High School Powerlifting Association Boys Champions
  8. http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=430942
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