Buckeye High School is a high school in Buckeye, Louisiana in northern Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. it has a mailing address of Deville, Louisiana because of the shared Buckeye/Deville Post office serving grades 6-12.
Serving 915 students in grades 6-12, Buckeye High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 915 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Buckeye High School serves the northeast part of Alexandria, LA, covering an area of approximately 130.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buckeye High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Buckeye High School's student population of 915 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
915 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buckeye High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckeye High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
42%
White
97%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckeye High School's ranking?
Buckeye High School is ranked #350 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Buckeye High School often compared to?
Buckeye High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pineville High School, Tioga High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckeye High School?
The graduation rate of Buckeye High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Buckeye High School?
915 students attend Buckeye High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Buckeye High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckeye High School?
Buckeye High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buckeye High School offer ?
Buckeye High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckeye High School part of?
Buckeye High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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