- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420531000785
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Central Bucks Hs-South held near 1,759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.1 → 109.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 420531000785 · Warrington, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,719 enr · 16.9:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Bucks Hs-West (1,391 students)
Central Bucks Hs-South held near 1,759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.1 → 109.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Bucks Hs-South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Bucks Hs-South
1,719 students
- Central Bucks
Central Bucks Hs-West
1,391 students
- Central Bucks
Central Bucks Hs-East
1,374 students
- Holicong Ms
Holicong Ms
907 students
- Tamanend Ms
Tamanend Ms
901 students
- Tohickon Ms
Tohickon Ms
857 students
What this shows Central Bucks Hs-South reports 1,719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Bucks Hs-South compares
Central Bucks Hs-South held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,884
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Central Bucks Sd reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,374
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,719 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,720 (2022-23) → 1,759 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.