Bensalem Township High School

Summary:

Bensalem Township High School is a public high school serving 2,120 students in grades 9-12 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Bensalem Township School District, which is ranked 443 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bensalem Township High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates of 34.3% in Algebra I, 46.8% in Biology, and 55.6% in Literature, all below the state averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively better, ranking in the top 30-40% of Pennsylvania high schools, while Asian and White students perform much worse, ranking in the bottom 20-30%. The school has a four-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a dropout rate of 1.6%, both close to the state averages.

Bensalem Township High School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby high-performing schools like Pennsbury High School and Lower Moreland High School, which rank much higher in the state and have significantly better academic outcomes. The high percentage of students (55.66%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Bensalem Township High School may be a contributing factor to the school's relatively lower academic performance compared to more affluent nearby schools. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and resource allocation could help the school improve its overall performance and provide a more equitable education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4319 Hulmeville Rd
       Bensalem, PA  19020-3838


(215) 750-2800

District: Bensalem Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
440th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,622 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  2,116

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.5%
Hispanic:
20.0%
Asian:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Bensalem Township High School ranks worse than 64.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.88. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bensalem Township High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bensalem Township High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.5%), Hispanic (20%), Asian (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bensalem Township High School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bensalem Township High School is $20,622.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bensalem Township High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bensalem Township High School 440th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Bensalem Township High School in the ranking list.)

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Bensalem Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bensalem Township School District 443rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bensalem Township High School

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Rank History for all students at Bensalem Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 27.51 479th 583 17.8%
2004 31.76 463rd 590 21.5%
2005 27.58 495th 593 16.5%
2006 43.32 422nd 604 30.1%
2007 52.42 372nd 615 39.5%
2008 42.64 431st 621 30.6%
2009 52.57 364th 632 42.4%
2010 44.92 434th 649 33.1%
2011 46.31 443rd 660 32.9%
2012 45.41 444th 664 33.1%
2013 34.98 459th 591 22.3%
2014 31.58 458th 580 21.0%
2015 61.16 329th 680 51.6%
2016 47.74 448th 677 33.8%
2017 42.08 466th 663 29.7%
2018 50.58 431st 673 36.0%
2019 44.13 468th 693 32.5%
2021 51.88 333rd 537 38.0%
2022 42.81 437th 634 31.1%
2023 46.07 411th 674 39.0%
2024 43.88 440th 686 35.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bensalem Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.34 99th 129 23.3%
2024 12.77 135th 150 10.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bensalem Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.58 68th 85 20.0%
2024 67.32 12th 84 85.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bensalem Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.76 405th 652 37.9%
2024 54.71 302nd 664 54.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bensalem Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.72 455th 665 31.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bensalem Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.81 151st 502 69.9%
2024 59.04 158th 513 69.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bensalem Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.06 371st 662 44.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bensalem Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.49 78th 112 30.4%
2024 29.85 95th 121 21.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bensalem Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.94 99th 260 61.9%
2024 56.80 109th 284 61.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bensalem Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.14 125th 252 50.4%
2024 54.75 117th 274 57.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bensalem Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.54 411th 577 28.8%
2024 26.48 474th 595 20.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bensalem Township High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2034 307 105 42 2 n/a n/a -91 2399
1989 1787 318 121 48 2 n/a n/a 0 2276
1990 1965 182 108 27 0 n/a n/a 0 2282
1991 2001 183 114 26 1 n/a n/a 0 2325
1992 2064 132 107 29 2 n/a n/a 0 2334
1993 2037 157 106 41 1 n/a n/a 0 2342
1994 2030 145 118 53 0 n/a n/a 0 2346
1995 2002 172 142 44 2 n/a n/a 0 2362
1996 2002 172 142 44 2 n/a n/a 0 2362
1997 1959 191 149 44 0 n/a n/a 0 2343
1998 1854 195 168 84 0 n/a n/a 0 2301
1999 1872 228 185 67 0 n/a n/a 0 2352
2000 1868 225 188 81 0 n/a n/a 0 2362
2001 1759 229 201 79 0 n/a n/a 0 2268
2002 1608 262 240 94 0 n/a n/a 0 2204
2003 1608 262 240 94 0 n/a n/a 0 2204
2004 1478 270 245 100 1 n/a n/a 0 2094
2005 1423 280 235 105 1 n/a n/a 0 2044
2006 1412 262 257 114 1 n/a n/a 0 2046
2007 1391 249 247 131 2 n/a n/a 0 2020
2008 1321 260 256 153 1 n/a n/a 0 1991
2009 1270 246 267 162 1 n/a n/a 0 1946
2010 1246 265 269 161 1 n/a n/a 0 1942
2011 1160 263 309 189 0 0 0 0 1921
2012 1145 273 327 198 2 0 0 0 1945
2013 1147 282 335 193 2 0 2 0 1961
2014 1089 271 325 197 2 0 5 0 1889
2015 1045 301 325 198 2 0 8 0 1879
2016 966 253 290 211 1 0 10 0 1731
2017 953 272 286 258 1 0 19 0 1789
2018 995 273 321 300 2 0 23 0 1914
2019 1019 287 338 325 3 0 31 0 2003
2020 1003 277 322 360 7 0 32 0 2001
2021 977 270 322 355 8 0 33 0 1965
2022 983 276 322 378 6 3 46 0 2014
2023 1018 292 339 408 7 3 53 0 2120
2024 984 282 364 424 7 3 52 0 2116

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bensalem Township High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2399 152.0 15.7 n/a
1989 2276 140.0 16.2 n/a
1990 2282 140.0 16.3 0
1991 2325 139.0 16.7 n/a
1992 2334 143.0 16.3 n/a
1993 2342 119.0 19.7 n/a
1994 2346 114.5 20.5 n/a
1995 2362 124.5 19.0 n/a
1996 2362 124.5 19.0 n/a
1997 2343 125.5 18.7 n/a
1998 2301 124.5 18.5 n/a
1999 2352 121.0 19.4 n/a
2000 2362 124.0 19.0 15.5
2001 2268 123.0 18.4 16.5
2002 2204 129.2 17.1 21.4
2003 2204 129.2 17.1 21.4
2004 2094 131.8 15.9 25.3
2005 2044 129.5 15.8 23.1
2006 2046 127.1 16.1 23.5
2007 2020 125.3 16.1 21.6
2008 1991 117.2 17.0 28.3
2009 1946 122.6 15.9 30.8
2010 1942 123.3 15.7 33.4
2011 1921 121.3 15.8 36.4
2012 1945 122.3 15.9 39
2013 1961 121.8 16.1 40.4
2014 1889 n/a n/a 42.9
2015 1879 114.0 16.4 47.3
2016 1731 122.0 14.1 47.6
2017 1789 120.8 14.8 49.1
2018 1914 118.3 16.1 43.3
2019 2003 122.3 16.3 43.2
2020 2001 121.1 16.5 56.5
2021 1965 123.1 15.9 52.6
2022 2014 126.6 15.9 48.5
2023 2120 129.6 16.3 55.7
2024 2116 167.1 12.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bensalem Township High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2399 152.0 15.7 n/a
1989 2276 140.0 16.2 n/a
1990 2282 140.0 16.3 0
1991 2325 139.0 16.7 n/a
1992 2334 143.0 16.3 n/a
1993 2342 119.0 19.7 n/a
1994 2346 114.5 20.5 n/a
1995 2362 124.5 19.0 n/a
1996 2362 124.5 19.0 n/a
1997 2343 125.5 18.7 n/a
1998 2301 124.5 18.5 n/a
1999 2352 121.0 19.4 n/a
2000 2362 124.0 19.0 15.5
2001 2268 123.0 18.4 16.5
2002 2204 129.2 17.1 21.4
2003 2204 129.2 17.1 21.4
2004 2094 131.8 15.9 25.3
2005 2044 129.5 15.8 23.1
2006 2046 127.1 16.1 23.5
2007 2020 125.3 16.1 21.6
2008 1991 117.2 17.0 28.3
2009 1946 122.6 15.9 30.8
2010 1942 123.3 15.7 33.4
2011 1921 121.3 15.8 36.4
2012 1945 122.3 15.9 39
2013 1961 121.8 16.1 40.4
2014 1889 n/a n/a 42.9
2015 1879 114.0 16.4 47.3
2016 1731 122.0 14.1 47.6
2017 1789 120.8 14.8 49.1
2018 1914 118.3 16.1 43.3
2019 2003 122.3 16.3 43.2
2020 2001 121.1 16.5 56.5
2021 1965 123.1 15.9 52.6
2022 2014 126.6 15.9 48.5
2023 2120 129.6 16.3 55.7
2024 2116 167.1 12.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bensalem Township High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $82 (0.5%) $17,615 (99.5%) $17,697
2020 $336 (1.4%) $24,467 (98.6%) $24,803
2021 $409 (2.1%) $18,718 (97.9%) $19,127
2022 $1,335 (6.5%) $19,286 (93.5%) $20,622

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bensalem Township High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 468th of 693 High schoolsRanks 411th of 674 High schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Bensalem Township High School)56.519.6
 36.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Bensalem Township High School)62.447.5
 14.9%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Bensalem Township High School)56.662.9
 6.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20032120
 5.8%
African American287292
 1.7%
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian338339
 0.3%
Hispanic325408
 25.5%
Pacific Islander03
White10191018
 0.1%
Two or More Races3153
 71%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.2%55.7%
 12.4%


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Students at Bensalem Township High School are 47% White, 20% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 13% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,116 students attended Bensalem Township High School.

Bensalem Township High School ranks 440th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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