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#69 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 2% in state

Bucktail HS

High School · Keystone Central Sd · Renovo, PA

A Keystone Central Sd high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1300 Bucktail Ave, Renovo, PA 17764

  • Math 50% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+25.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$20,393
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Bucktail HS score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
45%
2021*
Math
45%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bucktail HS 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 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,215/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Renovo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$40,847

Median home value

$83,300

Median rent

$676/mo

College educated

10.7%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

21.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17764; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Keystone Central SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Mountain HSEnrollment path unverified6.39–12Not available1,081Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Keystone Central Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$20,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bucktail HS is listed in Keystone Central SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bucktail HS

Bucktail HS is a public high school in Renovo, PA, part of Keystone Central Sd, serving approximately 120 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bucktail HS

What grades does Bucktail HS serve?

Bucktail HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bucktail HS?

Bucktail HS has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bucktail HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Bucktail HS is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bucktail HS rank in PA?

Bucktail HS ranks #69 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Bucktail HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Bucktail HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Bucktail HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bucktail HS has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bucktail HS a charter school?

No, Bucktail HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bucktail HS a Title I school?

No, Bucktail HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bucktail HS?

100.0% of students at Bucktail HS 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clinton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 17764)
2,460
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
52.8
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17764; this does not measure the attendance area.
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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