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#1749 of 2,846 schools in PA
Bucks County Technical High School
High School · Bucks County Technical High School · Fairless Hills, PA
A high school in Fairless Hills, PA where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
610 Wistar Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
- Math 27% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bucks County Technical High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bucks County Technical High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,411
Median home value
$344,300
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Pennsbury HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 2,869 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bucks County Technical High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $6,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bucks County Technical High School is listed in Bucks County Technical High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bucks County Technical High School
Bucks County Technical High School is a public high school in Fairless Hills, PA, part of Bucks County Technical High School, serving approximately 1,427 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,749 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bucks County Technical High School
What grades does Bucks County Technical High School serve?
Bucks County Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bucks County Technical High School?
Bucks County Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bucks County Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bucks County Technical High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bucks County Technical High School rank in PA?
Bucks County Technical High School ranks #1,749 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bucks County Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bucks County Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bucks County Technical High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bucks County Technical High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bucks County Technical High School a charter school?
No, Bucks County Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bucks County Technical High School a Title I school?
No, Bucks County Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bucks County Technical High School?
48.5% of students at Bucks County Technical High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (215) 949-1700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 19030)
- 12,310
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19030; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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