Central Bucks High School-south
Central Bucks High School-south serves 1,737 students in grades 10-12.
Central Bucks High School-south placed in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Central Bucks High School-south places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Central Bucks High School-south's student population of 1,737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 1,737 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 105 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Bucks High School-south is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Bucks High School-south is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #146 out of 2820 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 84% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.53 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Bucks School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Central Bucks High School-south is Tamanend Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mill Creek Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Warrington Mill Creek Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 80%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 781 students10
0.4 miles
638 Bellflower Boulevard
Warrington, PA 18976
(267) 893-3600 0.4 K-6 781 - Warrington Tamanend Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 80%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-9 | 848 students10
1.9 miles
1492 Stuckert Rd
Warrington, PA 18976
(267) 893-2900 1.9 7-9 848 - Warrington Titus Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 85%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 651 students10
1.9 miles
2333 Lower Barness Road
Warrington, PA 18976
(267) 893-4500 1.9 K-6 651 - Doylestown Kutz Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 566 students10
2.3 miles
1950 Turk Road Rd 3
Doylestown, PA 18901
(267) 893-3900 2.3 K-6 566 - Warrington Barclay Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 77%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 560 students10
2.4 miles
2015 Palomino Dr
Warrington, PA 18976
(267) 893-4100 2.4 K-6 560
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