| Buna High School | |
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| Address | |
| 177 FM 253 Buna, Texas, 77612-1087 United States |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Established | 1908 |
| School district | Buna Independent School District |
| Principal | Dr. Don Muckleroy |
| Assistant principals | Nathan Ross |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 442[1] (2010) |
| Color(s) | Blue & White |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AA |
| Mascot | Cougars/Lady Cougars |
| Website | Buna High School website |
Buna High School (BHS) is located in Buna, Texas. The high school is the only high school in the Buna Independent School District and serves South Jasper County and portions of Newton County. In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
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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]
The Buna Cougars compete in the following sports -
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball
State Runner-ups: Girls Basketball - 1959(2A), 1971(2A)
State Semi-Finalist: Boys Basketball - 1954 (1A), Baseball - 1991(3A) 2008(2A)
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.