Serving 1,439 students in grades 9-12, Bucks County Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bucks County Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bucks County Technical High School's student population of 1,439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bucks County Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bucks County Technical High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1420 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bucks County Technical High School's ranking?
Bucks County Technical High School is ranked #1420 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bucks County Technical High School often compared to?
Bucks County Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bensalem Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bucks County Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Bucks County Technical High School is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bucks County Technical High School?
1,439 students attend Bucks County Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bucks County Technical High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bucks County Technical High School?
Bucks County Technical High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bucks County Technical High School offer ?
Bucks County Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bucks County Technical High School part of?
Bucks County Technical High School is part of Bucks County Technical High School District.
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