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#1399 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 49% in state
William Tennent HS
High School · Centennial Sd · Warminster, PA
A Centennial Sd high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
333 Centennial Rd, Warminster, PA 18974
- Math 34% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at William Tennent HS score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where William Tennent HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,724
Median home value
$407,300
Median rent
$1,634/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18974; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–9 | 1.6 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Keystone Freedom AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Archbishop Wood High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 839 | Compare → |
| Eastern Center for Arts and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 8 | 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.
Centennial Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Tennent HS is listed in Centennial SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Tennent HS
William Tennent HS is a public high school in Warminster, PA, part of Centennial Sd, serving approximately 1,764 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,399 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Tennent HS
What grades does William Tennent HS serve?
William Tennent HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend William Tennent HS?
William Tennent HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,764 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Tennent HS?
The student-teacher ratio at William Tennent HS is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Tennent HS rank in PA?
William Tennent HS ranks #1,399 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is William Tennent HS's MySchoolScout rating?
William Tennent HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 William Tennent HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Tennent HS has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William Tennent HS a charter school?
No, William Tennent HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Tennent HS a Title I school?
No, William Tennent HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Tennent HS?
47.3% of students at William Tennent HS 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
- 1,764
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (215) 441-6181
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18974)
- 42,984
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 18974; 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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