Central Bucks HS-West

1,391 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Central Bucks High School West, located in the historic borough of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is a premier public secondary school serving students in grades 10–12. As a flagship institution within the Central Bucks School District, it is widely recognized for its strong academic rigor, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and elective opportunities designed to prepare students for competitive higher education and professional pathways.

Beyond the classroom, "CB West" is deeply integrated into the local community and is particularly well-known for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school maintains a long-standing tradition of excellence in athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations, which helps foster a strong sense of school spirit and identity among the student body. With a focus on both academic achievement and character development, Central Bucks West consistently ranks among the top high schools in the region, providing a supportive yet challenging environment for its students.

1,391

Total Students

99.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Bucks HS-West
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,121
Hispanic	108
Black	11
Asian	101
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

White
1,121 (80.6%)
Hispanic
108 (7.8%)
Asian
101 (7.3%)
Two or More
49 (3.5%)
Black
11 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Central Bucks SD
Phone:	(267)893-2500
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 424

Grade 11 462

Grade 12 505