Enrollment
1,719
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Warrington, PA
Central Bucks Hs-South
Federal NCES profile for Central Bucks Hs-South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420531000785
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Bucks Hs-South earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Warrington · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Bucks Hs-South has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Bucks Hs-South ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Warrington, PA.
School address
District: Central Bucks Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420531000785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Bucks Hs-South compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Bucks Hs-South
Central Bucks Hs-South is a lower-poverty, large high school in Warrington, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,719 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Pennsylvania schools and 24% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,719 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Central Bucks Sd also operates Central Bucks Hs-West (1,391 students) and Central Bucks Hs-East (1,374 students) alongside Central Bucks Hs-South.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Bucks Hs-South compares
Central Bucks Hs-South on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 85% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,719 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,719
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,148
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Asian 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Central Bucks Hs-South is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Bucks Sd, which includes Central Bucks Hs-South.
$18,148
Per student
+1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.1%
State 20.1%
Federal 3.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Bucks Hs-South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bucks Hs-West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Bucks Hs-East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holicong Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tamanend Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tohickon Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Bucks Hs-South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Bucks Hs-South
How many students attend Central Bucks Hs-South?
Central Bucks Hs-South has 1,719 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warrington, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Bucks Hs-South?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Bucks Hs-South is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Bucks Hs-South?
8.7% of students at Central Bucks Hs-South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Bucks Hs-South?
The largest demographic group at Central Bucks Hs-South is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Warrington, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Bucks Hs-South?
Central Bucks Hs-South has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Bucks Hs-South rank among public schools in Warrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Bucks Hs-South ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Warrington, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Warrington on the city page.
Is Central Bucks Hs-South a good school?
Central Bucks Hs-South earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Central Bucks Sd?
Besides Central Bucks Hs-South, Central Bucks Sd also operates Central Bucks Hs-West (1,391 students), Central Bucks Hs-East (1,374 students), and Holicong Ms (907 students). See the Central Bucks Sd district page for the complete list.
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