Quakertown Community HS
1,570 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Quakertown Community High School (QCHS), located at 600 Park Ave in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Quakertown Community School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic program, which offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and diverse elective paths. The current facility, which underwent a major renovation and expansion project completed in recent years, provides students with modern classrooms, advanced technology, and upgraded athletic and performing arts spaces designed to support 21st-century learning.
Beyond its core curriculum, Quakertown Community High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, competitive robotics teams, student government, and numerous arts and service-based clubs. The school culture is rooted in a commitment to "The Panther Way," focusing on core values like respect, responsibility, and school pride. By fostering a collaborative environment between students, faculty, and the surrounding community, QCHS aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the military, or the workforce.
Beyond its core curriculum, Quakertown Community High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, competitive robotics teams, student government, and numerous arts and service-based clubs. The school culture is rooted in a commitment to "The Panther Way," focusing on core values like respect, responsibility, and school pride. By fostering a collaborative environment between students, faculty, and the surrounding community, QCHS aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the military, or the workforce.
1,570
Total Students
96.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,168 |
| Hispanic | 218 |
| Black | 49 |
| Asian | 51 |
| Two or More | 78 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White1,168 (74.4%)
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Hispanic218 (13.9%)
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Two or More78 (5.0%)
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Asian51 (3.2%)
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Black49 (3.1%)
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American Indian3 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Quakertown Community SD |
| Phone: | (215)529-2060 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,570 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 96.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
328
Grade 10
395
Grade 11
410
Grade 12
437
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 328 |
| Grade 10 | 395 |
| Grade 11 | 410 |
| Grade 12 | 437 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 759 | 48.3% |
| Male | 811 | 51.7% |
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