Serving 1,720 students in grades 10-12, Central Bucks High School-south ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Central Bucks High School-south ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Central Bucks High School-south's student population of 1,720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Students by Grade
Central Bucks High School-south ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Bucks High School-south is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Central Bucks High School-south is ranked #180 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central Bucks High School-south often compared to?
Central Bucks High School-southis often viewed alongside schools like Central Bucks High School-east, Central Bucks High School-west by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Bucks High School-south?
The graduation rate of Central Bucks High School-south is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central Bucks High School-south?
1,720 students attend Central Bucks High School-south.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Central Bucks High School-south students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Bucks High School-south?
Central Bucks High School-south has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Bucks High School-south offer ?
Central Bucks High School-south offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Bucks High School-south part of?
Central Bucks High School-south is part of Central Bucks School District.
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