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 101 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 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Bucktail High School serves the northwest part of Renovo, PA, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 414.9 square miles. Families typically live 20-30 minutes away, with an average distance of about 12.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 18.4 miles at the furthest point.
- 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
School Overview
Bucktail High School's student population of 101 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Campus Size
Small
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 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. 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
8:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
16%
White
98%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bucktail Buck
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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 Sugar Valley Rural Charter School, Central Mountain High 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 87.5%.
How many students attend Bucktail High School?
101 students attend Bucktail High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bucktail High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 (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 10/10/2025
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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