Central Bucks High School East is a public high school serving students in tenth through twelfth grades, one of three high schools in the Central Bucks School District. The school is located in Buckingham, Pennsylvania in Bucks County, adjacent to Holicong Middle School.
Serving 1,340 students in grades 10-12, Central Bucks High School-east ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Bucks High School-east ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Central Bucks High School-east's student population of 1,340 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Central Bucks High School-east ranks within the top 5% 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-east is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Bucks High School-east's ranking?
Central Bucks High School-east is ranked #112 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central Bucks High School-east often compared to?
Central Bucks High School-eastis often viewed alongside schools like Central Bucks High School-west by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Bucks High School-east?
The graduation rate of Central Bucks High School-east is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central Bucks High School-east?
1,340 students attend Central Bucks High School-east.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Central Bucks High School-east students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Bucks High School-east?
Central Bucks High School-east has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Bucks High School-east offer ?
Central Bucks High School-east offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central Bucks High School-east part of?
Central Bucks High School-east is part of Central Bucks School District.
In what neighborhood is Central Bucks High School-east located?
Central Bucks High School-east is located in the Holicong neighborhood of Doylestown, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Holicong.
School Reviews
2 12/28/2009
This school teaches to a test, in that the courses are based around scoring well on the standardized tests of Pa. The Guidance office is more interested in keeping the G.P.A. of the school up than the individual. Extracurricular activities are a joke consisting of most normal sports, (Football, Baseball, Basketball,etc...) the funding of said sports is low, and meaningfull clubs are virtually non-existant. Frankly, it's a bigger school that wants money, and beleive me YOU'LL pay the high taxes to live in C.B. but what the school district doesn't say is that it has one of the highest incomes of any school district but is one of the lowest on money spent per-student ratios out there. If you have a son or daughter at a C.B. school, ask them to show you their texts, in most cases the text books were printed when the parents of the kids in this school were in highschool themselves (and passed through the hands of many students along the years). Personally, learning Modern World history will be interesting with a book written before I was born, I just can't wait to hear how this Cold War thing turned out.
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