Bucks County Technical High School

Summary:

Bucks County Technical High School is a public high school located in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,439 students. The school is part of the Bucks County Technical High School District, which is ranked 497 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bucks County Technical High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on Keystone Exams, with significantly lower proficiency rates in Algebra I (27.1% vs. 41.6%), Biology (33.9% vs. 50.5%), and Literature (45.5% vs. 63.2%). The school's four-year graduation rate is slightly below the state average at around 87.5%, but its dropout rate has been consistently low, ranging from 0% to 1.6% in recent years. The school has a diverse student population, with significant percentages of African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students. However, the school's overall ranking and rating from SchoolDigger have been in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools for most of the past decade.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Council Rock High School North, Council Rock High School South, and Pennsbury High School, Bucks County Technical High School significantly underperforms on academic measures. These nearby schools have much higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams and higher rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger. The school's low ranking and academic underperformance may be related to its district's low ranking and 1-star rating, suggesting limited funding and resources compared to higher-performing districts in the area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 610 Wistar Road
       Fairless Hills, PA  19030-4106


(215) 949-1700

District: Bucks County Technical High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
530th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  1,427

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
14.9%
African American:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.5% Help


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Compare Details Bucks County Technical High School ranks worse than 77.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.7. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bucks County Technical High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (14.9%), African American (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bucks County Technical High School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Bucks County Technical High School employs 114 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bucks County Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bucks County Technical High School 530th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Bucks County Technical High School in the ranking list.)

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Bucks County Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bucks County Technical High School 497th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bucks County Technical High School

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Rank History for all students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 7.91 529th 583 9.3%
2004 15.50 518th 590 12.2%
2005 12.98 530th 593 10.6%
2006 33.07 486th 604 19.5%
2007 55.99 342nd 615 44.4%
2008 33.30 491st 621 20.9%
2009 30.87 514th 632 18.7%
2010 27.06 540th 649 16.8%
2011 35.58 516th 660 21.8%
2012 33.29 516th 664 22.3%
2015 16.47 570th 680 16.2%
2016 36.82 504th 677 25.6%
2017 23.54 533rd 663 19.6%
2018 48.66 447th 673 33.6%
2019 31.87 523rd 693 24.5%
2022 42.27 440th 634 30.6%
2023 25.02 532nd 674 21.1%
2024 25.70 530th 686 22.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.57 472nd 652 27.6%
2024 29.48 502nd 664 24.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.07 509th 665 23.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.99 268th 502 46.6%
2024 51.07 207th 513 59.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.06 518th 662 21.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.73 132nd 260 49.2%
2024 51.30 130th 284 54.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.52 193rd 252 23.4%
2024 36.04 169th 274 38.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bucks County Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.59 533rd 577 7.6%
2024 13.05 539th 595 9.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Bucks County Technical High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1992 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2001 1112 99 3 40 1 n/a n/a 0 1255
2002 1156 81 10 49 2 n/a n/a 0 1298
2003 1156 81 10 49 2 n/a n/a 0 1298
2004 1239 66 11 43 3 n/a n/a 0 1362
2005 1292 55 11 37 2 n/a n/a 0 1397
2006 1344 70 14 42 3 n/a n/a 0 1473
2007 1360 64 13 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1480
2008 1306 64 13 48 4 n/a n/a 5 1440
2009 1271 70 13 52 2 n/a n/a 10 1418
2010 1195 63 10 64 4 n/a n/a 23 1359
2011 1185 78 14 73 4 0 1 0 1355
2012 1197 89 18 99 5 2 17 0 1427
2013 1212 89 24 123 4 3 13 0 1468
2014 1297 94 22 113 3 0 4 0 1533
2015 1282 96 25 107 1 4 0 0 1515
2016 1261 97 22 111 3 0 0 0 1494
2017 1194 102 23 121 3 0 0 0 1443
2018 1114 109 26 145 2 0 0 0 1396
2019 1121 97 26 175 4 0 1 0 1424
2020 1150 99 27 181 2 0 0 0 1459
2021 1117 111 29 206 2 0 0 0 1465
2022 1099 122 32 200 5 3 0 0 1461
2023 1087 133 27 186 2 4 0 0 1439
2024 1039 144 26 212 2 4 0 0 1427

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bucks County Technical High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 0 45.0 0.0 n/a
1990 0 45.0 0.0 n/a
1991 0 39.0 0.0 n/a
1992 0 39.0 0.0 n/a
1993 0 40.0 0.0 n/a
2001 1255 85.0 14.8 13.4
2002 1298 94.0 13.8 17.3
2003 1298 94.0 13.8 17.3
2004 1362 104.0 13.1 12.1
2005 1397 107.0 13.1 16
2006 1473 112.0 13.2 16.1
2007 1480 114.0 13.0 16.1
2008 1440 118.5 12.2 18.2
2009 1418 118.0 12.0 20.3
2010 1359 117.5 11.5 27.4
2011 1355 113.5 11.9 28.6
2012 1427 109.5 13.0 27.8
2013 1468 110.5 13.2 31.1
2014 1533 111.5 13.7 34.8
2015 1515 112.0 13.5 33.9
2016 1494 112.0 13.3 40.8
2017 1443 113.5 12.7 41.1
2018 1396 113.5 12.2 41.9
2019 1424 113.5 12.5 41.4
2020 1459 112.5 12.9 42.1
2021 1465 113.0 12.9 43.4
2022 1461 113.0 12.9 38.3
2023 1439 113.0 12.7 45.1
2024 1427 114.0 12.5 48.5

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 Bucks County Technical High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 0 45.0 0.0 n/a
1990 0 45.0 0.0 n/a
1991 0 39.0 0.0 n/a
1992 0 39.0 0.0 n/a
1993 0 40.0 0.0 n/a
2001 1255 85.0 14.8 13.4
2002 1298 94.0 13.8 17.3
2003 1298 94.0 13.8 17.3
2004 1362 104.0 13.1 12.1
2005 1397 107.0 13.1 16
2006 1473 112.0 13.2 16.1
2007 1480 114.0 13.0 16.1
2008 1440 118.5 12.2 18.2
2009 1418 118.0 12.0 20.3
2010 1359 117.5 11.5 27.4
2011 1355 113.5 11.9 28.6
2012 1427 109.5 13.0 27.8
2013 1468 110.5 13.2 31.1
2014 1533 111.5 13.7 34.8
2015 1515 112.0 13.5 33.9
2016 1494 112.0 13.3 40.8
2017 1443 113.5 12.7 41.1
2018 1396 113.5 12.2 41.9
2019 1424 113.5 12.5 41.4
2020 1459 112.5 12.9 42.1
2021 1465 113.0 12.9 43.4
2022 1461 113.0 12.9 38.3
2023 1439 113.0 12.7 45.1
2024 1427 114.0 12.5 48.5

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bucks County Technical High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 523rd of 693 High schoolsRanks 532nd of 674 High schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Bucks County Technical High School)48.210.9
 37.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Bucks County Technical High School)42.938.9
 4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Bucks County Technical High School)60.846.4
 14.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14241439
 1.1%
African American97133
 37.1%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian2627
 3.8%
Hispanic175186
 6.3%
Pacific Islander04
White11211087
 3%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.4%45.1%
 3.7%


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Students at Bucks County Technical High School are 73% White, 15% Hispanic, 10% African American, 2% Asian.

Bucks County Technical High School ranks in the bottom 22.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,427 students attended Bucks County Technical High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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