Bucktail HS

Bucktail HS is a public high school in Renovo, PA, part of the Keystone Central SD. The school serves approximately 120 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 90th percentile among PA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 48% proficiency in math, 6 points above the state average and 68% in reading/language arts, 4 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (8.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $40,847, where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 120 students, Bucktail HS is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1, Bucktail HS offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Bucktail HS may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.