Summary
Central Bucks High School - West, often shortened to CB West, is a public high school housing students in grades ten through twelve. It is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and is part of the Central Bucks School District.
| Central Bucks High School West | |
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| Address | |
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375 West Court Street , 18901 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°18′18″N 75°08′17″W / 40.305°N 75.138°W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Doylestown High School |
| School type | Public high school public |
| Established | 1952 |
| School district | Central Bucks School District |
| School number | (267) 893-2500 |
| Principal | Lyndell Davis |
| Teaching staff | 93.51[1] (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | 10-12[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,491[1] (2020‐21) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.14[1] |
| Color(s) | Black and gold |
| Athletics | PIAA |
| Mascot | Buckshot |
| National ranking | 1,143 |
| Website | www |
During the 2020-2021 school year, CB West had a total enrollment of 1,491. The school's measured FTE for classroom teachers was 98.51 and there was student–teacher ratio of 15.14 to 1.[1] The student population was 52.0% male and 48.0% female. 12.9% of students were economically disadvantaged, 16.9% of students were in special education programs, and 8.0% of students were free-lunch eligible.[1][2]
| Group | Number of Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 87 | 5.8% |
| Black | 17 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 8.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| White | 1,229 | 82.4% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 2.2% |
The U.S. News & World Report currently ranks CB West as the 34th best high school in Pennsylvania.[3] Lyndell Davis is the school's current principal.[4]
Notable alumni edit
- Lisa Belcastro, politician, Maryland state representative
- Weyes Blood, singer[5]
- Joe Conti, former Pennsylvania state representative[6]
- Fred F. Fielding, former White House Counsel
- Scott Green, former National Football League referee
- Jon Hensley, actor
- Shelby Labs, politician[7]
- Jim Jensen, former professional football player, Miami Dolphins
- James A. Michener, author (graduated from Doylestown High School)[citation needed][8]
- Mike Pettine, assistant head coach, Minnesota Vikings
- Pink, singer
- Mike Senica, ARCA Racing Series and NASCAR driver
- Michael Smerconish, radio personality
- Tyler Lepley, actor [9]
- Katrina Weidman, paranormal investigator[10]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Central Bucks HS-West". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ "School Fast Facts - Central Bucks HS-West - Future Ready PA Index". futurereadypa.org. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
- ^ "Central Bucks High School-West". U.S. News & World Report. 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ "Information / Administrative Team". Central Bucks School District. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ "THERE WILL BE BLOOD: Q&A w/ Natalie Mering". PHAWKER.COM - Curated News, Gossip, Concert Reviews, Fearless Political Commentary, Interviews....Plus, the Usual Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll. 2015-01-10. Archived from the original on 2022-01-16. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- ^ "Pennsylvania State Senate - Joe Conti Biography". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Representative Shelby Labs". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ "James A. Michener". James A. Michener Art Museum. April 1, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ Taylor, Jenelle (September 4, 2016). "From East To West: Tyler Lepley Rises To His First Lead Role On TV One's 'Ringside'". Vibe. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ "'Portals to Hell': Doylestown's Katrina Weidman is the person to call when ghosts need busting on TV". Inquirer. 24 April 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
External links edit
- Official website