Is Bucks County Technical High School a good school?

Bucks County Technical High School ranks in the bottom 22.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Bucks County Technical High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,427 students attended Bucks County Technical High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bucks County Technical High School?

Students at Bucks County Technical High School are 73% White, 15% Hispanic, 10% African American, 2% Asian.

Bucks County Technical High School

Summary:

Bucks County Technical High School is a public high school located in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,439 students. The school is part of the Bucks County Technical High School District, which is ranked 497 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bucks County Technical High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on Keystone Exams, with significantly lower proficiency rates in Algebra I (27.1% vs. 41.6%), Biology (33.9% vs. 50.5%), and Literature (45.5% vs. 63.2%). The school's four-year graduation rate is slightly below the state average at around 87.5%, but its dropout rate has been consistently low, ranging from 0% to 1.6% in recent years. The school has a diverse student population, with significant percentages of African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students. However, the school's overall ranking and rating from SchoolDigger have been in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools for most of the past decade.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Council Rock High School North, Council Rock High School South, and Pennsbury High School, Bucks County Technical High School significantly underperforms on academic measures. These nearby schools have much higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams and higher rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger. The school's low ranking and academic underperformance may be related to its district's low ranking and 1-star rating, suggesting limited funding and resources compared to higher-performing districts in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

610 Wistar Road
Fairless Hills, PA 19030-4106

(215) 949-1700

District: Bucks County Technical High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
530^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 1,427

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.8%

Hispanic:

14.9%

African American:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bucks County Technical High School ranks worse than 77.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bucks County Technical High School 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 Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (14.9%), African American (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bucks County Technical High School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Bucks County Technical High School employs 114 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bucks County Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bucks County Technical High School 530^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Bucks County Technical High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bucks County Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bucks County Technical High School 497^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bucks County Technical High School

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Rank History for all students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	7.91	529^th	583	9.3%
2004	15.50	518^th	590	12.2%
2005	12.98	530^th	593	10.6%
2006	33.07	486^th	604	19.5%
2007	55.99	342^nd	615	44.4%
2008	33.30	491^st	621	20.9%
2009	30.87	514^th	632	18.7%
2010	27.06	540^th	649	16.8%
2011	35.58	516^th	660	21.8%
2012	33.29	516^th	664	22.3%
2015	16.47	570^th	680	16.2%
2016	36.82	504^th	677	25.6%
2017	23.54	533^rd	663	19.6%
2018	48.66	447^th	673	33.6%
2019	31.87	523^rd	693	24.5%
2022	42.27	440^th	634	30.6%
2023	25.02	532^nd	674	21.1%
2024	25.70	530^th	686	22.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.57	472^nd	652	27.6%
2024	29.48	502^nd	664	24.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	27.07	509^th	665	23.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.99	268^th	502	46.6%
2024	51.07	207^th	513	59.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.06	518^th	662	21.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.73	132^nd	260	49.2%
2024	51.30	130^th	284	54.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.52	193^rd	252	23.4%
2024	36.04	169^th	274	38.3%

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Rank History for White students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.59	533^rd	577	7.6%
2024	13.05	539^th	595	9.4%

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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 Bucks County Technical High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
1992	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
2001	1112	99	3	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	1255
2002	1156	81	10	49	2	n/a	n/a	0	1298
2003	1156	81	10	49	2	n/a	n/a	0	1298
2004	1239	66	11	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	1362
2005	1292	55	11	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	1397
2006	1344	70	14	42	3	n/a	n/a	0	1473
2007	1360	64	13	39	4	n/a	n/a	0	1480
2008	1306	64	13	48	4	n/a	n/a	5	1440
2009	1271	70	13	52	2	n/a	n/a	10	1418
2010	1195	63	10	64	4	n/a	n/a	23	1359
2011	1185	78	14	73	4	0	1	0	1355
2012	1197	89	18	99	5	2	17	0	1427
2013	1212	89	24	123	4	3	13	0	1468
2014	1297	94	22	113	3	0	4	0	1533
2015	1282	96	25	107	1	4	0	0	1515
2016	1261	97	22	111	3	0	0	0	1494
2017	1194	102	23	121	3	0	0	0	1443
2018	1114	109	26	145	2	0	0	0	1396
2019	1121	97	26	175	4	0	1	0	1424
2020	1150	99	27	181	2	0	0	0	1459
2021	1117	111	29	206	2	0	0	0	1465
2022	1099	122	32	200	5	3	0	0	1461
2023	1087	133	27	186	2	4	0	0	1439
2024	1039	144	26	212	2	4	0	0	1427

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 Bucks County Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	0	45.0	0.0	n/a
1990	0	45.0	0.0	n/a
1991	0	39.0	0.0	n/a
1992	0	39.0	0.0	n/a
1993	0	40.0	0.0	n/a
2001	1255	85.0	14.8	13.4
2002	1298	94.0	13.8	17.3
2003	1298	94.0	13.8	17.3
2004	1362	104.0	13.1	12.1
2005	1397	107.0	13.1	16
2006	1473	112.0	13.2	16.1
2007	1480	114.0	13.0	16.1
2008	1440	118.5	12.2	18.2
2009	1418	118.0	12.0	20.3
2010	1359	117.5	11.5	27.4
2011	1355	113.5	11.9	28.6
2012	1427	109.5	13.0	27.8
2013	1468	110.5	13.2	31.1
2014	1533	111.5	13.7	34.8
2015	1515	112.0	13.5	33.9
2016	1494	112.0	13.3	40.8
2017	1443	113.5	12.7	41.1
2018	1396	113.5	12.2	41.9
2019	1424	113.5	12.5	41.4
2020	1459	112.5	12.9	42.1
2021	1465	113.0	12.9	43.4
2022	1461	113.0	12.9	38.3
2023	1439	113.0	12.7	45.1
2024	1427	114.0	12.5	48.5

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 Bucks County Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	0	45.0	0.0	n/a
1990	0	45.0	0.0	n/a
1991	0	39.0	0.0	n/a
1992	0	39.0	0.0	n/a
1993	0	40.0	0.0	n/a
2001	1255	85.0	14.8	13.4
2002	1298	94.0	13.8	17.3
2003	1298	94.0	13.8	17.3
2004	1362	104.0	13.1	12.1
2005	1397	107.0	13.1	16
2006	1473	112.0	13.2	16.1
2007	1480	114.0	13.0	16.1
2008	1440	118.5	12.2	18.2
2009	1418	118.0	12.0	20.3
2010	1359	117.5	11.5	27.4
2011	1355	113.5	11.9	28.6
2012	1427	109.5	13.0	27.8
2013	1468	110.5	13.2	31.1
2014	1533	111.5	13.7	34.8
2015	1515	112.0	13.5	33.9
2016	1494	112.0	13.3	40.8
2017	1443	113.5	12.7	41.1
2018	1396	113.5	12.2	41.9
2019	1424	113.5	12.5	41.4
2020	1459	112.5	12.9	42.1
2021	1465	113.0	12.9	43.4
2022	1461	113.0	12.9	38.3
2023	1439	113.0	12.7	45.1
2024	1427	114.0	12.5	48.5

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bucks County Technical High School

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 523^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 532^nd of 674 High schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Bucks County Technical High School)	48.2	10.9	37.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Bucks County Technical High School)	42.9	38.9	4%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Bucks County Technical High School)	60.8	46.4	14.4%
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	1424	1439	1.1%
African American	97	133	37.1%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	26	27	3.8%
Hispanic	175	186	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	1121	1087	3%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.4%	45.1%	3.7%

Schools Near Bucks County Technical High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bucks County Technical High School	Public	9-12	610 Wistar Road	Fairless Hills	19030	Bucks County	Bucks County Technical High School	No	No	No	No	(215) 949-1700	1,427	114	12.5	48.5%	1,039 (72.8%)	144 (10.1%)	212 (14.9%)	26 (1.8%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25.7	530^th of 686 public high schools	22.7%		25	532^nd of 674 public high schools	21.1%	2	27.1	33.9	45.5
Pennsbury High School	Public	9-12	705 Hood Blvd	Fairless Hills	19030	Bucks County	Pennsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 949-6700	2,869	221	13.0	29.9%	2,075 (72.3%)	182 (6.3%)	212 (7.4%)	209 (7.3%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	187 (6.5%)	75	160^th of 686 public high schools	76.7%		79.8	112^th of 674 public high schools	83.4%	48	50.2	62.5	74.5											$20,102	$491	$19,612
Truman Senior High School	Public	9-12	3001Green Lane	Levittown	19057	Bucks County	Bristol Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 547-3000	1,698	117	14.5	100.0%	816 (48.1%)	326 (19.2%)	319 (18.8%)	60 (3.5%)	5 (0.3%)	7 (0.4%)	165 (9.7%)	13.6	583^rd of 686 public high schools	15.0%		17.1	564^th of 674 public high schools	16.3%	19	15.0	26.2	37.5											$18,458	$1,953	$16,505
Center for Student Learning Charter School at Pennsbury	Public, Charter	6-12	345 Lakeside Drive	Levittown	19054	Bucks County	Center for Student Learning Charter School at Pennsbury	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 269-7390	167	20	8.3	90.4%	106 (63.5%)	20 (12.0%)	28 (16.8%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	8 (4.8%)	6.8	628^th of 686 public high schools	8.5%		14.7	577^th of 674 public high schools	14.4%	51	7.1	14.3	33.3	0.0	13.4	0.0	4.8	50.0	50.0	35.7	26.7	25.0	29.3	$17,515	$1,190	$16,325
Bristol High School	Public	9-12	1801 Wilson Avenue	Bristol	19007	Bucks County	Bristol Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 781-1000	326	25	13.3	74.5%	152 (46.6%)	50 (15.3%)	91 (27.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.2%)	26.1	527^th of 686 public high schools	23.2%		18.9	560^th of 674 public high schools	16.9%	33	29.2	27.5	49.2											$10,571	$928	$9,644
Morrisville High School	Public	6-12	550 W Palmer St	Morrisville	19067	Bucks County	Morrisville Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 736-5260	413	35	11.9	100.5%	114 (27.6%)	150 (36.3%)	111 (26.9%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.7%)	14	581^st of 686 public high schools	15.3%		3.9	657^th of 674 public high schools	2.5%	76	7.0	19.5	47.7	16.7	10.0	8.9	11.8	37.5	37.5	37.0	20.0	26.8	27.6	$15,255	$1,312	$13,943
Neshaminy High School	Public	9-12	2001 Old Lincoln Hwy	Langhorne	19047	Bucks County	Neshaminy School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 809-6100	2,919	166	17.5	37.3%	2,187 (74.9%)	144 (4.9%)	239 (8.2%)	183 (6.3%)	4 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	162 (5.5%)	57.1	324^th of 686 public high schools	52.8%		61.6	277^th of 674 public high schools	58.9%	47	30.6	58.8	66.2											$17,074	$251	$16,823
Bensalem Township High School	Public	9-12	4319 Hulmeville Rd	Bensalem	19020	Bucks County	Bensalem Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 750-2800	2,116	167	12.6	100.0%	984 (46.5%)	282 (13.3%)	424 (20.0%)	364 (17.2%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	52 (2.5%)	43.9	440^th of 686 public high schools	35.9%		46.1	411^th of 674 public high schools	39.0%	29	34.3	46.8	55.6											$20,622	$1,335	$19,287
Council Rock High School North	Public	9-12	62 Swamp Rd	Newtown	18940	Bucks County	Council Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 944-1300	1,623	126	12.9	13.4%	1,258 (77.5%)	22 (1.4%)	86 (5.3%)	225 (13.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	28 (1.7%)	92.8	33^rd of 686 public high schools	95.2%		93.2	21^st of 674 public high schools	96.9%	12	83.3	78.8	82.0											$22,839	$310	$22,530
Council Rock High School South	Public	9-12	2002 Rock Way	Holland	18966	Bucks County	Council Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 944-1100	1,946	130	14.9	17.4%	1,652 (84.9%)	28 (1.4%)	80 (4.1%)	153 (7.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (1.6%)	87.4	60^th of 686 public high schools	91.3%		87.3	61^st of 674 public high schools	90.9%	1	71.5	74.3	75.2											$21,587	$306	$21,281

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