Bucktail High School is a small rural high school located in Renovo, Pennsylvania. Bucktail High School is located at 1300 Bucktail Avenue, Renovo. In the 2021–2022 school year, enrollment was reported as 119 pupils in 9th through 12th grades.
Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Bucktail High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (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 higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bucktail High School's student population of 120 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Rankings
Bucktail High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bucktail High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#747 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bucktail Buck
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bucktail High School's ranking?
Bucktail High School is ranked #747 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% 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 55% 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?
120 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 9:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bucktail High School part of?
Bucktail High School is part of Keystone Central 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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