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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY SD·NCES 421989001128

Quakertown Community HS

600 Park Ave, Quakertown, PA 18951 · (215) 529-2060 · Bucks County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,570 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,570
High
DISTRICT 570 · STATE 738
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
97 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
589 students
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
328
Grade 10
395
Grade 11
410
Grade 12
437
Student demographics
White
1,16874%
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
21814%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 16%
Black
493%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 14%
Asian
513%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Two+
785%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
81152%
Female
75948%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
62.7%
PA avg 51.1% . -2.9pp since 2023
Math
44.8%
PA avg 43.0% . +9.5pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
54.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.5%
based on PA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.1pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,570
-91 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 19.4:1
% White
74%
was 84%
% Hispanic
14%
was 7%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Quakertown Community HS

Quakertown Community HS, a big high school in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, part of Quakertown Community SD, instructs 1,570 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 738 students per school, that is 113% larger than typical.

Within Quakertown Community SD, which oversees 8 schools and 4,558 students, Quakertown Community HS is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Quakertown Community HS lists that White students make up the majority at 74%. Beyond that, the school reports 14% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 3% Asian, 3% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 97 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.2:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 12.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 38% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

After controlling for student poverty, Quakertown Community HS tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 61.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 54.4%.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Bucks County indicate the typical household earns roughly $114,764 per year, 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Bucks County's 123 public schools (combined enrollment of about 81,956 students), Quakertown Community HS is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Quakertown El Sch, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, Quakertown Community HS comes 4th of 9 in the immediate cluster, higher than the nearby-schools average of 51.3%.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Quakertown Community HS has fell 5%, going from 1,661 students in 2018 to 1,570 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 84% to 74% over that span. Class-load math has narrowed: from 19.4:1 in 2018 to 16.2:1 in 2025.

On allk12, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Bucks County at a glance

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Population
647,461
Census ACS
Median income
$114,764
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
123
81,956 students

Quick facts

School name
Quakertown Community HS
District
Quakertown Community SD
Address
600 Park Ave, Quakertown, PA 18951
Phone
(215) 529-2060
County
Bucks County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,570
Teachers (FTE)
97
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
589 (38%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
421989001128
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Quakertown Community HS
How many students attend Quakertown Community HS?
Quakertown Community HS enrolls approximately 1,570 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Quakertown Community HS serve?
Quakertown Community HS serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quakertown Community HS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Quakertown Community HS is approximately 16.2:1 (97 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Quakertown Community HS?
Student demographics at Quakertown Community HS are roughly 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Quakertown Community HS in?
Quakertown Community HS is part of Quakertown Community SD.
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