Is Central Bucks High School-South a good school?

Yes. Central Bucks High School-South ranks in the top 9.5% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Central Bucks High School-South?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,759 students attended Central Bucks High School-South.

What is the racial makeup of Central Bucks High School-South?

Students at Central Bucks High School-South are 72% White, 14% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Central Bucks High School-South?

Central Bucks High School-South is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Barclay Elementary School Elementary : Butler Elementary School Elementary : Jamison Elementary School Elementary : Mill Creek Elementary School Elementary : Titus Elementary School Middle : Tamanend Middle School Middle : Unami Middle School

Central Bucks High School-South

Summary:

Central Bucks High School-South is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Warrington, Pennsylvania, with a total enrollment of 1,720 students. The school is part of the highly-ranked Central Bucks School District, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Central Bucks High School-South consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 65th out of 686 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages across all subjects, with its Algebra I, Biology, and Literature proficiency rates reaching 58.1%, 76.2%, and 80.6%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 50.5%, and 63.2%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 97.7% over the past three school years, and a low dropout rate of 0.1% to 1.6% during the same period.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Upper Dublin High School and Wissahickon Senior High School, Central Bucks High School-South maintains a strong academic standing, with its Keystone Exam proficiency rates generally higher than these schools. However, some nearby schools, like Upper Moreland High School and William Tennent High School, have lower Keystone Exam proficiency rates compared to Central Bucks High School-South. Additionally, the school serves a more affluent student population, with a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients ranging from 7.55% to 9.13% over the past three school years.

Detail:

Public 10-12

1100 Folly Road
Warrington, PA 18976

(267) 893-3000

District: Central Bucks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,067

Feeder schools for Central Bucks High School-South:

Elementary:	Barclay Elementary School
	Butler Elementary School
	Jamison Elementary School
	Mill Creek Elementary School
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	Titus Elementary School
Middle:	Tamanend Middle School
	Unami Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 1,759

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.3%

Asian:

14.2%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Bucks High School-South ranks better than 90.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Central Bucks School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central Bucks High School-South who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Central Bucks High School-South has the largest high school student body size in the Central Bucks School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.3%), Asian (14.2%), Hispanic (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Bucks High School-South is 16, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Central Bucks School District! (See more...)

Compare Central Bucks High School-South employs 109.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Bucks High School-South is $20,067. 1 high schools in the Central Bucks School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Bucks High School-South:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Bucks High School-South 65^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Central Bucks High School-South in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Central Bucks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Bucks School District 41^st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Central Bucks High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2005	88.92	20^th	593	96.6%
2006	88.02	25^th	604	95.9%
2007	88.43	21^st	615	96.6%
2008	90.61	17^th	621	97.3%
2009	90.53	18^th	632	97.2%
2010	89.32	24^th	649	96.3%
2011	89.78	19^th	660	97.1%
2012	87.51	25^th	664	96.2%
2013	87.41	28^th	591	95.3%
2014	86.56	38^th	580	93.4%
2015	85.55	50^th	680	92.6%
2016	82.02	76^th	677	88.8%
2017	83.38	70^th	663	89.4%
2018	81.81	89^th	673	86.8%
2019	87.04	44^th	693	93.7%
2021	91.37	8^th	537	98.5%
2022	83.45	81^st	634	87.2%
2023	85.12	78^th	674	88.4%
2024	86.77	65^th	686	90.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Bucks High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.35	62^nd	129	51.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Bucks High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.72	219^th	652	66.4%
2024	86.38	58^th	664	91.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Bucks High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	85.24	70^th	665	89.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Bucks High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.16	86^th	502	82.9%
2024	91.62	37^th	513	92.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Bucks High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	86.08	71^st	662	89.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Central Bucks High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.63	32^nd	112	71.4%
2024	74.46	34^th	121	71.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Bucks High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.74	38^th	252	84.9%
2024	77.58	52^nd	274	81.0%

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Rank History for White students at Central Bucks High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.98	100^th	577	82.7%
2024	81.03	90^th	595	84.9%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Bucks High School-South

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2006	1590	28	59	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1695
2007	1656	33	58	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	1774
2008	1603	32	75	41	7	n/a	n/a	0	1758
2009	1624	36	76	40	6	n/a	n/a	0	1782
2010	1648	29	83	34	5	n/a	n/a	2	1801
2011	1665	40	88	36	3	0	4	0	1836
2012	1667	47	96	33	3	0	9	0	1855
2013	1683	40	108	40	1	0	12	0	1884
2014	1663	47	104	47	0	0	21	0	1882
2015	1628	45	114	48	0	0	20	0	1855
2016	1569	40	119	47	1	0	22	0	1798
2017	1548	37	131	57	1	0	26	0	1800
2018	1452	38	149	72	1	0	25	0	1737
2019	1399	43	162	97	1	1	27	0	1730
2020	1362	42	177	106	1	1	35	0	1724
2021	1351	43	190	106	1	0	45	0	1736
2022	1327	37	199	103	1	0	55	0	1722
2023	1290	34	225	121	0	0	50	0	1720
2024	1271	31	249	156	2	3	47	0	1759

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 Central Bucks High School-South

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2006	1695	78.7	21.5	0
2007	1774	93.9	18.9	2.3
2008	1758	103.5	17.0	3.5
2009	1782	107.8	16.5	3.6
2010	1801	104.7	17.1	5.1
2011	1836	104.2	17.6	4.6
2012	1855	97.7	18.9	5.3
2013	1884	101.5	18.5	8.3
2014	1882	101.6	18.5	9.8
2015	1855	101.0	18.3	8.1
2016	1798	106.0	16.9	8.5
2017	1800	105.6	17.0	8.3
2018	1737	105.3	16.4	n/a
2019	1730	103.9	16.6	8.1
2020	1724	100.3	17.1	n/a
2021	1736	101.8	17.0	7.5
2022	1722	102.7	16.7	8.8
2023	1720	102.1	16.8	9.1
2024	1759	109.4	16.0	14.7

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 Central Bucks High School-South

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2006	1695	78.7	21.5	0
2007	1774	93.9	18.9	2.3
2008	1758	103.5	17.0	3.5
2009	1782	107.8	16.5	3.6
2010	1801	104.7	17.1	5.1
2011	1836	104.2	17.6	4.6
2012	1855	97.7	18.9	5.3
2013	1884	101.5	18.5	8.3
2014	1882	101.6	18.5	9.8
2015	1855	101.0	18.3	8.1
2016	1798	106.0	16.9	8.5
2017	1800	105.6	17.0	8.3
2018	1737	105.3	16.4	n/a
2019	1730	103.9	16.6	8.1
2020	1724	100.3	17.1	n/a
2021	1736	101.8	17.0	7.5
2022	1722	102.7	16.7	8.8
2023	1720	102.1	16.8	9.1
2024	1759	109.4	16.0	14.7

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 Central Bucks High School-South

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$46 (0.3%)	$16,716 (99.7%)	$16,762
2020	$112 (0.7%)	$17,064 (99.3%)	$17,176
2021	$133 (0.8%)	$17,401 (99.2%)	$17,534
2022	$256 (1.3%)	$19,811 (98.7%)	$20,067

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Bucks High School-South

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 44^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 78^th of 674 High schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Central Bucks High School-South)	87.3	53.4	33.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Central Bucks High School-South)	86.1	72.2	13.9%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Central Bucks High School-South)	88.8	78	10.8%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1730	1720	0.6%
African American	43	34	20.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	162	225	38.9%
Hispanic	97	121	24.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1399	1290	7.8%
Two or More Races	27	50	85.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.1%	9.1%	1%

Schools Near Central Bucks High School-South

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Bucks High School-South	Public	10-12	1100 Folly Road	Warrington	18976	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-3000	1,759	109	16.0	14.7%	1,271 (72.3%)	31 (1.8%)	156 (8.9%)	249 (14.2%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	47 (2.7%)	86.8	65^th of 686 public high schools	90.5%		85.1	78^th of 674 public high schools	88.4%	13	58.1	76.2	80.6	$20,067	$256	$19,811
Central Bucks High School-West	Public	10-12	375 W Court St	Doylestown	18901	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-2500	1,465	98	14.8	15.9%	1,194 (81.5%)	20 (1.4%)	102 (7.0%)	97 (6.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (3.4%)	87.4	58^th of 686 public high schools	91.5%		85.7	75^th of 674 public high schools	88.9%	17	62.9	73.7	80.4	$19,290	$250	$19,041
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology	Public	9-12	2740 York Road	Jamison	18929	Bucks County	Middle Bucks Institute of Technology	No	No	No	No	(215) 343-2480	21	33	.6	85.7%	20 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School	Public	9-12	899 Horsham Road	Horsham	19044	Montgomery County	Hatboro-Horsham School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 420-5500	1,339	119	11.2	37.5%	951 (71.0%)	76 (5.7%)	177 (13.2%)	88 (6.6%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	42 (3.1%)	62.1	268^th of 686 public high schools	60.9%		57.2	320^th of 674 public high schools	52.5%	52	50.0	55.1	61.4	$25,164	$873	$24,290
Wissahickon Senior High School	Public	9-12	521 Houston Rd	Ambler	19002	Montgomery County	Wissahickon School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 619-8112	1,457	116	12.5	29.4%	820 (56.3%)	176 (12.1%)	118 (8.1%)	250 (17.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	89 (6.1%)	89.2	48^th of 686 public high schools	93.0%		87.7	58^th of 674 public high schools	91.4%	10	63.0	72.0	86.9	$25,594	$561	$25,033
William Tennent High School	Public	9-12	333 Centennial Rd	Warminster	18974	Bucks County	Centennial School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 441-6181	1,764	130	13.5	47.3%	1,206 (68.4%)	69 (3.9%)	344 (19.5%)	78 (4.4%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	62 (3.5%)	39.1	467^th of 686 public high schools	31.9%		38.2	465^th of 674 public high schools	31.0%	2	34.1	43.6	51.8	$22,249	$561	$21,688
Central Bucks High School-East	Public	10-12	2804 Holicong Rd	Doylestown	18902	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-2300	1,340	91	14.6	9.7%	1,102 (82.2%)	14 (1.0%)	90 (6.7%)	92 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (3.1%)	92.4	35^th of 686 public high schools	94.9%		94.1	18^th of 674 public high schools	97.3%	17	69.2	82.0	84.5	$20,638	$248	$20,390
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology	Public	9-12	3075 Terwood Rd	Willow Grove	19090	Montgomery County	Eastern Center for Arts and Technology	No	No	No	No	(215) 784-4800	8	22	.3		7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Upper Dublin High School	Public	9-12	800 Loch Alsh Ave	Fort Washington	19034	Montgomery County	Upper Dublin School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 643-8900	1,280	92	13.8	20.2%	939 (73.4%)	107 (8.4%)	56 (4.4%)	115 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	61 (4.8%)	81.1	107^th of 686 public high schools	84.4%		85.8	73^rd of 674 public high schools	89.2%	34	43.0	72.7	86.9	$22,766	$368	$22,399
Upper Moreland High School	Public	9-12	3000 Terwood Road	Willow Grove	19090	Montgomery County	Upper Moreland Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 830-1500	1,027	83	12.4	44.9%	673 (65.5%)	119 (11.6%)	127 (12.4%)	46 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (5.9%)	67.1	230^th of 686 public high schools	66.5%		55.4	336^th of 674 public high schools	50.1%	106	50.5	56.3	67.0	$22,372	$679	$21,693

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