Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Bucktail High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bucktail High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bucktail High School's student population of 119 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bucktail High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bucktail High School often compared to?
Bucktail High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Mountain High School, Sugar Valley Rural Charter School, Brandywine Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bucktail High School?
The graduation rate of Bucktail High School is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bucktail High School?
119 students attend Bucktail High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bucktail High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bucktail High School?
Bucktail High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bucktail High School offer ?
Bucktail High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bucktail High School part of?
Bucktail High School is part of Keystone Central SD School District.
School Reviews
4 4/29/2022
one of the best schools I went to I moved away out of my tenth-grade year but it is a very friendly and welcoming school.
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