For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,444 students in Bensalem, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Bensalem, PA are Bensalem Twp High School and School Lane Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bensalem, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bensalem have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Bensalem, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is School Lane Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bensalem, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bensalem Twp High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4319 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,120 students
Rank: #22.
School Lane Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 245-6055
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 245-6055
Grades: K-12
| 1,324 students
Bensalem, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2901 Bellvue Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
2335 Prospect Avenue
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 788-0200
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 788-0200
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bensalem, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bensalem, PA include Bensalem Twp High School and School Lane Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Bensalem?
2 public high schools are located in Bensalem.
What is the racial composition of students in Bensalem?
Bensalem public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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