- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Renovo, PA
Bucktail Hs
Federal NCES profile for Bucktail Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421272506241
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bucktail Hs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Renovo · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bucktail Hs has class sizes smaller than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bucktail Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Renovo, PA.
School address
District: Keystone Central Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421272506241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bucktail Hs grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 421272506241 · Renovo, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 7.8:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Mountain Hs (1,013 students)
Bucktail Hs grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bucktail Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Mounta
Central Mountain Hs
1,013 students
- Central Mounta
Central Mountain Ms
879 students
- Robb El Sch 375
Robb El Sch
375 students
- Mill Hall El S 318
Mill Hall El Sch
318 students
- Woodward El Sc 215
Woodward El Sch
215 students
- This school 101
Bucktail Hs
101 students
What this shows Bucktail Hs reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bucktail Hs compares
Bucktail Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 2% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,393
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Bucktail Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Keystone Central Sd reports $20,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bucktail Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Mountain Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Mountain Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robb El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Hall El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bucktail Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bucktail Hs
How many students attend Bucktail Hs?
Bucktail Hs has 101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Renovo, PA. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bucktail Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Bucktail Hs is 7.8:1, which is 43% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bucktail Hs?
48.2% of students at Bucktail Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bucktail Hs?
The largest demographic group at Bucktail Hs is White at 98.0% of enrollment, in Renovo, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bucktail Hs?
Bucktail Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bucktail Hs rank among public schools in Renovo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bucktail Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Renovo, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Keystone Central Sd?
Besides Bucktail Hs, Keystone Central Sd also operates Central Mountain Hs (1,013 students), Central Mountain Ms (879 students), and Robb El Sch (375 students). See the Keystone Central Sd district page for the complete list.