Excellent
#409 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 14% in state
Central Bucks Hs-west
High School · Central Bucks Sd · Doylestown, PA
A Central Bucks Sd high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
375 W Court St, Doylestown, PA 18901
- Math 63% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Bucks Hs-west score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 72% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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
15.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Bucks Hs-west 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,425
Median home value
$544,200
Median rent
$1,890/mo
College educated
57.8%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 8–12 | 0.5 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Lifeworks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 2–12 | 1.0 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Central Bucks Hs-southEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 10–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,759 | Compare → |
| Bucks Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 3.6 mi | 25 | 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.
Central Bucks Sd
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #9 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-west is listed in Central Bucks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Bucks Hs-west
Central Bucks Hs-west is a public high school in Doylestown, PA, part of Central Bucks Sd, serving approximately 1,465 students in grades 10th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #409 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Bucks Hs-west
What grades does Central Bucks Hs-west serve?
Central Bucks Hs-west serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Bucks Hs-west?
Central Bucks Hs-west has an enrollment of approximately 1,465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Bucks Hs-west?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Bucks Hs-west is 14.9:1. 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-west rank in PA?
Central Bucks Hs-west ranks #409 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Central Bucks Hs-west's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Bucks Hs-west has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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-west?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Bucks Hs-west has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central Bucks Hs-west a charter school?
No, Central Bucks Hs-west is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Bucks Hs-west a Title I school?
No, Central Bucks Hs-west is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Bucks Hs-west?
15.9% of students at Central Bucks Hs-west 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
- 1,465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (267) 893-2500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18901)
- 28,477
- Area average commute
- 25.2 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 18901; 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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