Enrollment
1,391
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Bucks Hs-West compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Bucks Hs-West
Central Bucks Hs-West is a lower-poverty, large high school in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,391 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,391 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.2% 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.
Among Doylestown's high schools, it stands alongside Central Bucks Hs-East (1,374 students): Central Bucks Hs-West is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 15.3:1).
Central Bucks Sd also operates Central Bucks Hs-South (1,719 students) and Central Bucks Hs-East (1,374 students) alongside Central Bucks Hs-West.
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-West compares
Central Bucks Hs-West on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,148
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Bucks Sd, which includes Central Bucks Hs-West.
$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-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
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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 in Doylestown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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 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-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.
Is Central Bucks Hs-West a good school?
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. 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-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.
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