Bucklin High

Bucklin High is a public high school located in Bucklin, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 71 students. The school is part of the Bucklin District, which is ranked 145 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bucklin High has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state average. While the school outperformed the state in 10th-grade English Language Arts and 11th-grade Science, it underperformed in 10th-grade Mathematics and overall Mathematics. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. However, Bucklin High has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 10.4, indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment. The nearest comparable school, Kiowa County High School, has a higher statewide ranking and generally outperforms Bucklin High in academic metrics, but also has a higher percentage of students from lower-income families.

Bucklin High's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from a high of 37th out of 323 Kansas high schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 296th out of 326 in 2014-2015. This suggests that the school's performance may be influenced by various factors, and it could be beneficial to investigate the underlying causes of these fluctuations. By focusing on improving Mathematics performance and leveraging its personalized learning environment, Bucklin High may be able to enhance its overall academic outcomes and better serve its student population.