Central Bucks SD

Central Bucks SD is a large suburban district in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, serving 17,540 students across 23 schools. The district experienced minimal enrollment decline of 0.2% in the prior year, indicating relative stability. With 1,208 teachers, the student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1 is slightly below the national median.

Academic performance significantly exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 65.0% compared to the Pennsylvania average of 43.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 72.9% against a state average of 49.8%. The graduation rate of 96.2% substantially surpasses the state average of 89.5%, with a dropout rate of just 0.2%. Chronic absenteeism at 6.3% represents a notable concern relative to other metrics.

The district serves a demographically diverse student body, though with lower concentrations of economically disadvantaged students at 15.0%. English learners comprise 4.2% of enrollment, while 16.6% of students receive special education services. The racial composition is 75.5% White, 10.8% Asian, 8.0% Hispanic, and 1.3% Black.

Per-pupil spending of $20,392 nearly doubles the state average of $10,570, reflecting the district's substantial resource investment. The $377.5 million total budget is heavily dependent on local revenue at 75.1%, with state funding providing 21.8% and federal sources contributing 3.0%. This funding structure indicates a wealthy district with strong local tax support.