Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Upper Bucks County Technical School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Bucks County Technical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Upper Bucks County Technical School's student population of 20 students has declined by 97% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Upper Bucks County Technical School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Upper Bucks County Technical School?
20 students attend Upper Bucks County Technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Upper Bucks County Technical School students are White, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Bucks County Technical School?
Upper Bucks County Technical School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Bucks County Technical School offer ?
Upper Bucks County Technical School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Upper Bucks County Technical School part of?
Upper Bucks County Technical School is part of Upper Bucks County Technical School District.
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