Excellent
#371 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 13% in state
Central Bucks Hs-south
High School · Central Bucks Sd · Warrington, PA
A Central Bucks Sd high school serving grades 10th – 12th.
1100 Folly Road, Warrington, PA 18976
- Math 58% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Bucks Hs-south score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Bucks Hs-south sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,237
Median home value
$502,200
Median rent
$1,643/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18976; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atg Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–11 | 1.1 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Bucks Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Lakeside Girls AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Lifeworks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 2–12 | 2.7 mi | 93 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central Bucks Sd
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #8 of 23
- District spending per student
- $18,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Bucks Hs-south is listed in Central Bucks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Bucks Hs-south
Central Bucks Hs-south is a public high school in Warrington, PA, part of Central Bucks Sd, serving approximately 1,759 students in grades 10th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Bucks Hs-south
What grades does Central Bucks Hs-south serve?
Central Bucks Hs-south serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Bucks Hs-south?
Central Bucks Hs-south has an enrollment of approximately 1,759 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Bucks Hs-south?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Bucks Hs-south is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Bucks Hs-south rank in PA?
Central Bucks Hs-south ranks #371 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Central Bucks Hs-south's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Bucks Hs-south has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Central Bucks Hs-south?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Bucks Hs-south has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central Bucks Hs-south a charter school?
No, Central Bucks Hs-south is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Bucks Hs-south a Title I school?
No, Central Bucks Hs-south is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Bucks Hs-south?
14.7% of students at Central Bucks Hs-south 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (267) 893-3000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18976)
- 21,942
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 18976; 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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