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#589 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 46% in state
Buckeye High School
High School · Rapides Parish · Alexandria, LA
A Rapides Parish high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
PO Box 7117, Alexandria, LA 71306
- Math 54% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buckeye High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buckeye High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,326/100K
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Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Rapides Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 561 | Compare → |
| Glenmora High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 688 | Compare → |
| Northwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 653 | Compare → |
| Oak Hill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 759 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rapides Parish
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #28 of 43
- District spending per student
- $13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckeye High School is listed in Rapides Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckeye High School
Buckeye High School is a public high school in Alexandria, LA, part of Rapides Parish, serving approximately 963 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckeye High School
What grades does Buckeye High School serve?
Buckeye High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Buckeye High School?
Buckeye High School has an enrollment of approximately 963 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckeye High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckeye High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckeye High School rank in LA?
Buckeye High School ranks #589 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Buckeye High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckeye High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buckeye High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckeye High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buckeye High School a charter school?
No, Buckeye High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckeye High School a Title I school?
No, Buckeye High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckeye High School?
56.5% of students at Buckeye High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 963
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (318) 466-5678
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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