Serving 1,461 students in grades 9-12, Bucks County Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bucks County Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bucks County Technical High School's student population of 1,461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bucks County Technical High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bucks County Technical High School often compared to?
Bucks County Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bensalem Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bucks County Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Bucks County Technical High School is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bucks County Technical High School?
1,461 students attend Bucks County Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bucks County Technical High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bucks County Technical High School?
Bucks County Technical High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bucks County Technical High School offer ?
Bucks County Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bucks County Technical High School part of?
Bucks County Technical High School is part of Bucks County Technical High School District.
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