Is Central Bucks High School-East a good school?

Yes! Central Bucks High School-East is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 18 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Central Bucks High School-East?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,365 students attended Central Bucks High School-East.

What is the racial makeup of Central Bucks High School-East?

Students at Central Bucks High School-East are 83% White, 7% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Central Bucks High School-East?

Central Bucks High School-East is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Buckingham Elementary School Elementary : Cold Spring Elementary School Elementary : Gayman Elementary School Elementary : Warwick Elementary School Middle : Holicong Middle School

Central Bucks High School-East

Summary:

Central Bucks High School-East is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, part of the highly-ranked Central Bucks School District. With a diverse student population of 1,365, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, delivering exceptional academic performance and supporting the achievement of students from all backgrounds.

Central Bucks High School-East's academic excellence is evident in its statewide ranking of 18 out of 674 schools, with students performing significantly better than state averages on the Keystone Exams. The school boasts a 97.8% four-year graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, far surpassing state averages. Additionally, Central Bucks High School-East excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking 9th out of 252 Pennsylvania high schools for Hispanic students, 23rd out of 577 for White students, and 9th out of 502 for students with disabilities.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pennridge High School, William Tennent High School, and Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School, Central Bucks High School-East consistently outperforms them in academic achievement, graduation rates, and subgroup performance. This exceptional performance is likely due to the school's investment in resources, with a per-student expenditure of $20,638 in the 2021-2022 school year.

Detail:

Public 10-12

2804 Holicong Rd
Doylestown, PA 18902-1400

(267) 893-2300

District: Central Bucks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
18^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,638

Feeder schools for Central Bucks High School-East:

Elementary:	Buckingham Elementary School
	Cold Spring Elementary School
	Gayman Elementary School
	Warwick Elementary School
Middle:	Holicong Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 1,365

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.6%

Asian:

7.0%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Bucks High School-East ranks better than 97.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Central Bucks School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.13. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Central Bucks High School-East freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Central Bucks High School-East has the smallest high school student body size in the Central Bucks School District. Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), Asian (7%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Central Bucks School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Bucks High School-East is 15.1. 1 high schools in the Central Bucks School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Central Bucks High School-East employs 90.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Bucks High School-East is $20,638, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Central Bucks School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Bucks High School-East:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Bucks High School-East 18^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Central Bucks High School-East in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Central Bucks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Bucks School District 47^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Bucks High School-East

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Rank History for all students at Central Bucks High School-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	90.57	26^th	583	95.5%
2004	94.07	11^th	590	98.1%
2005	91.64	13^th	593	97.8%
2006	91.91	7^th	604	98.8%
2007	91.41	8^th	615	98.7%
2008	93.19	9^th	621	98.6%
2009	92.98	11^th	632	98.3%
2010	92.07	10^th	649	98.5%
2011	91.36	13^th	660	98.0%
2012	92.25	8^th	664	98.8%
2013	91.29	11^th	591	98.1%
2014	93.13	6^th	580	99.0%
2015	91.91	6^th	680	99.1%
2016	87.90	15^th	677	97.8%
2017	89.79	18^th	663	97.3%
2018	89.48	19^th	673	97.2%
2019	89.49	24^th	693	96.5%
2022	86.95	45^th	634	92.9%
2023	94.13	18^th	674	97.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Bucks High School-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.35	27^th	129	79.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Bucks High School-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.24	34^th	652	94.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Bucks High School-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.09	9^th	502	98.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Central Bucks High School-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.22	27^th	112	75.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Bucks High School-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.07	9^th	252	96.4%

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Rank History for White students at Central Bucks High School-East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.93	23^rd	577	96.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Bucks High School-East

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1357	18	14	0	1	n/a	n/a	1390
1989	1220	16	16	2	1	n/a	n/a	1255
1990	1136	19	22	3	1	n/a	n/a	1181
1991	1088	21	29	4	1	n/a	n/a	1143
1992	1072	15	29	7	0	n/a	n/a	1123
1993	1032	20	28	10	0	n/a	n/a	1090
1994	1057	22	29	11	0	n/a	n/a	1119
1995	1283	22	31	12	0	n/a	n/a	1348
1996	1283	22	31	12	0	n/a	n/a	1348
1997	1396	17	36	11	2	n/a	n/a	1462
1998	1394	23	28	12	0	n/a	n/a	1457
1999	1451	25	25	6	0	n/a	n/a	1507
2000	1527	28	27	10	0	n/a	n/a	1592
2001	1687	27	35	11	0	n/a	n/a	1760
2002	1897	31	42	26	0	n/a	n/a	1996
2003	1897	31	42	26	0	n/a	n/a	1996
2004	1945	34	47	28	0	n/a	n/a	2054
2005	2095	28	35	19	0	n/a	n/a	2177
2006	1396	20	31	11	2	n/a	n/a	1460
2007	1433	15	38	27	1	n/a	n/a	1514
2008	1429	19	45	34	1	n/a	n/a	1528
2009	1489	20	47	34	2	n/a	n/a	1592
2010	1481	23	52	31	2	n/a	n/a	1589
2011	1505	23	63	40	2	0	0	1633
2012	1514	21	61	43	1	0	1	1641
2013	1485	20	68	43	1	0	7	1624
2014	1495	22	79	42	0	0	9	1647
2015	1468	19	88	37	0	0	11	1623
2016	1475	21	90	42	1	0	15	1644
2017	1404	22	89	46	1	0	20	1582
2018	1338	20	93	61	0	1	20	1533
2019	1345	23	93	70	1	1	21	1554
2020	1289	20	93	84	1	2	28	1517
2021	1250	27	99	93	1	1	27	1498
2022	1142	17	96	93	0	1	36	1385
2023	1128	14	95	87	0	1	40	1365

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Bucks High School-East

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1390	80.3	17.3	n/a
1989	1255	78.5	15.9	n/a
1990	1181	69.0	17.1	0
1991	1143	65.0	17.5	n/a
1992	1123	62.2	18.0	n/a
1993	1090	55.0	19.8	n/a
1994	1119	58.0	19.3	n/a
1995	1348	67.4	20.0	n/a
1996	1348	67.4	20.0	n/a
1997	1462	67.0	21.8	n/a
1998	1457	81.1	18.0	n/a
1999	1507	84.0	17.9	n/a
2000	1592	87.7	18.2	0
2001	1760	87.0	20.2	0
2002	1996	108.0	18.5	0
2003	1996	108.0	18.5	0
2004	2054	100.5	20.4	0
2005	2177	72.2	30.2	0
2006	1460	74.4	19.6	0
2007	1514	77.9	19.4	2.4
2008	1528	86.7	17.6	2.7
2009	1592	91.8	17.3	2.3
2010	1589	92.8	17.1	2.5
2011	1633	95.1	17.1	2.4
2012	1641	89.3	18.3	3.4
2013	1624	90.5	17.9	5.2
2014	1647	92.1	17.8	5.2
2015	1623	90.0	18.0	3.8
2016	1644	97.0	16.9	3.6
2017	1582	92.7	17.0	5.4
2018	1533	96.1	15.9	n/a
2019	1554	96.7	16.0	8.1
2020	1517	99.0	15.3	n/a
2021	1498	98.0	15.2	5.7
2022	1385	97.8	14.1	7.7
2023	1365	90.3	15.1	7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Bucks High School-East

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1390	80.3	17.3	n/a
1989	1255	78.5	15.9	n/a
1990	1181	69.0	17.1	0
1991	1143	65.0	17.5	n/a
1992	1123	62.2	18.0	n/a
1993	1090	55.0	19.8	n/a
1994	1119	58.0	19.3	n/a
1995	1348	67.4	20.0	n/a
1996	1348	67.4	20.0	n/a
1997	1462	67.0	21.8	n/a
1998	1457	81.1	18.0	n/a
1999	1507	84.0	17.9	n/a
2000	1592	87.7	18.2	0
2001	1760	87.0	20.2	0
2002	1996	108.0	18.5	0
2003	1996	108.0	18.5	0
2004	2054	100.5	20.4	0
2005	2177	72.2	30.2	0
2006	1460	74.4	19.6	0
2007	1514	77.9	19.4	2.4
2008	1528	86.7	17.6	2.7
2009	1592	91.8	17.3	2.3
2010	1589	92.8	17.1	2.5
2011	1633	95.1	17.1	2.4
2012	1641	89.3	18.3	3.4
2013	1624	90.5	17.9	5.2
2014	1647	92.1	17.8	5.2
2015	1623	90.0	18.0	3.8
2016	1644	97.0	16.9	3.6
2017	1582	92.7	17.0	5.4
2018	1533	96.1	15.9	n/a
2019	1554	96.7	16.0	8.1
2020	1517	99.0	15.3	n/a
2021	1498	98.0	15.2	5.7
2022	1385	97.8	14.1	7.7
2023	1365	90.3	15.1	7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Bucks High School-East

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$46 (0.3%)	$16,872 (99.7%)	$16,918
2020	$112 (0.6%)	$17,401 (99.4%)	$17,513
2021	$134 (0.7%)	$18,003 (99.3%)	$18,136
2022	$248 (1.2%)	$20,390 (98.8%)	$20,638

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Bucks High School-East

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 24^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 18^th of 674 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Central Bucks High School-East)	91.6	75.7	15.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Central Bucks High School-East)	89.4	85.6	3.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Central Bucks High School-East)	90.3	84.5	5.8%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1554	1365	12.2%
African American	23	14	39.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	93	95	2.2%
Hispanic	70	87	24.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1345	1128	16.1%
Two or More Races	21	40	90.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.1%	7%	1.1%

Schools Near Central Bucks High School-East

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Bucks High School-East	Public	10-12	2804 Holicong Rd	Doylestown	18902	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-2300	1,365	90	15.1	7.0%	1,128 (82.6%)	14 (1.0%)	87 (6.4%)	95 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (2.9%)	94.1	18^th of 674 public high schools	97.3%		87	45^th of 634 public high schools	92.9%	27	75.7	85.6	84.5	$20,638	$248	$20,390
Central Bucks High School-West	Public	10-12	375 W Court St	Doylestown	18901	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-2500	1,504	100	15.0	12.1%	1,210 (80.5%)	19 (1.3%)	136 (9.0%)	87 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (3.3%)	85.7	75^th of 674 public high schools	88.9%		86.1	55^th of 634 public high schools	91.3%	20	60.8	70.2	77.2	$19,290	$250	$19,041
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology	Public	9-12	2740 York Road	Jamison	18929	Bucks County	Middle Bucks Institute of Technology	No	No	No	No	(215) 343-2480	25	32	.7		23 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)
New Hope-Solebury High School	Public	9-12	182 W Bridge St	New Hope	18938	Bucks County	New Hope-Solebury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 862-2028	445	41	10.8	9.7%	347 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.1%)	26 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.6%)	97.5	4^th of 674 public high schools	99.4%		92.9	8^th of 634 public high schools	98.7%	4	78.6	88.4	96.2	$20,328	$203	$20,125
Central Bucks High School-South	Public	10-12	1100 Folly Road	Warrington	18976	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-3000	1,720	102	16.8	9.1%	1,290 (75.0%)	34 (2.0%)	121 (7.0%)	225 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (2.9%)	85.1	78^th of 674 public high schools	88.4%		83.5	81^st of 634 public high schools	87.2%	3	53.4	72.2	78.0	$20,067	$256	$19,811
Council Rock High School North	Public	9-12	62 Swamp Rd	Newtown	18940	Bucks County	Council Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 944-1300	1,622	128	12.6	10.7%	1,283 (79.1%)	22 (1.4%)	81 (5.0%)	209 (12.9%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (1.5%)	93.2	21^st of 674 public high schools	96.9%		83.9	76^th of 634 public high schools	88.0%	55	59.0	80.0	89.6	$22,839	$310	$22,530
Council Rock High School South	Public	9-12	2002 Rock Way	Holland	18966	Bucks County	Council Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 944-1100	1,940	134	14.5	13.6%	1,649 (85.0%)	37 (1.9%)	80 (4.1%)	143 (7.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (1.4%)	87.3	61^st of 674 public high schools	90.9%		80.9	102^nd of 634 public high schools	83.9%	41	51.4	77.3	80.3	$21,587	$306	$21,281
William Tennent High School	Public	9-12	333 Centennial Rd	Warminster	18974	Bucks County	Centennial School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 441-6181	1,774	130	13.6	33.0%	1,231 (69.4%)	76 (4.3%)	337 (19.0%)	71 (4.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	54 (3.0%)	38.2	465^th of 674 public high schools	31.0%		64.2	253^rd of 634 public high schools	60.1%	212	18.7	42.1	58.3	$22,249	$561	$21,688
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School	Public	9-12	899 Horsham Road	Horsham	19044	Montgomery County	Hatboro-Horsham School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 420-5500	1,379	131	10.5	31.8%	995 (72.2%)	76 (5.5%)	159 (11.5%)	90 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	56 (4.1%)	57.2	320^th of 674 public high schools	52.5%		57.7	319^th of 634 public high schools	49.7%	1	33.8	52.6	63.6	$25,164	$873	$24,290
Upper Bucks County Technical School	Public	9-12	3115 Ridge Road	Perkasie	18944	Bucks County	Upper Bucks County Technical School	No	No	No	No	(215) 795-2911	13	29	.4	30.8%	9 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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