- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Doylestown, PA
Central Bucks Hs-West
Federal NCES profile for Central Bucks Hs-West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420531001043
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Bucks Hs-West earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Doylestown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Bucks Hs-West has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Bucks Hs-West ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Doylestown, PA.
School address
District: Central Bucks Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420531001043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Central Bucks Hs-West held near 1,465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 100.1 → 98.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 420531001043 · Doylestown, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,391 enr · 13.9:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Bucks Hs-South (1,719 students)
Central Bucks Hs-West held near 1,465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 100.1 → 98.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Bucks Hs-West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Bucks
Central Bucks Hs-South
1,719 students
- This school
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-West reports 1,391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Bucks Hs-West compares
Central Bucks Hs-West 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 81% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,391 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,391
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Central Bucks Hs-West is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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-West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bucks Hs-South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Bucks Hs-East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holicong Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tamanend Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tohickon Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Bucks Hs-West'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
Similar high schools in Doylestown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Bucks Hs-West
How many students attend Central Bucks Hs-West?
Central Bucks Hs-West has 1,391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Doylestown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,504 (2022-23) → 1,465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Bucks Hs-West?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Bucks Hs-West is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Bucks Hs-West?
10.8% of students at Central Bucks Hs-West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Bucks Hs-West?
The largest demographic group at Central Bucks Hs-West is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Doylestown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Bucks Hs-West?
Central Bucks Hs-West has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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-West rank among public schools in Doylestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Bucks Hs-West ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Doylestown, 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 Doylestown on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Bucks Sd?
Besides Central Bucks Hs-West, Central Bucks Sd also operates Central Bucks Hs-South (1,719 students), Central Bucks Hs-East (1,374 students), and Holicong Ms (907 students). See the Central Bucks Sd district page for the complete list.