Central Bucks High School East is a public high school serving students in tenth through twelfth grades, one of three high schools in the Central Bucks School District.[1] The school is located in Buckingham, Pennsylvania in Bucks County, adjacent to Holicong Middle School.[2] Its sister schools are Central Bucks High School West and Central Bucks High School South and its feeder schools are Holicong Middle School and Tohickon Middle School.[3] Central Bucks High School East is commonly referred to as CB East or "East."[4]
| Central Bucks High School East | |
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| Address | |
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2804 Holicong Road , United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°20′20″N 75°03′22″W / 40.339°N 75.056°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1969 |
| Principal | Chad Watters |
| Faculty | 90.31 FTEs |
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,365 (2022–23) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15:1 |
| Color(s) | Red, White, and Blue |
| Mascot | The Patriot |
| Nickname | CB East |
| Rival | Central Bucks High School West |
| Website | http://www.cbsd.org/cbeast |
As of the 2022–23 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,365 students and 90.31 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 15:1.[5] There were 89 students (6.5% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and 6 (0.4% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch.[6]
Overview
editCB East has two feeder middle schools: Holicong Middle School, and a portion of Tohickon Middle School.[3] Prior to the building of Central Bucks High School South, portions of Tamanend Middle School was also a feeder school. CB East has a student population of 1,528, making it the second largest high school in the Central Bucks School District.[5] The school's students follow a block scheduling system in which students take 83-minute classes for one semester, or half of each school year.[7]
The curriculum includes eighteen Advanced Placement courses and honors courses in most disciplines.[8] U.S.News magazine designated Central Bucks High School East as one of the best high schools in the nation.[9] The school has consistently held a 99% graduation rate, with 90% of graduates choosing to further their education.[10] Central Bucks East is also a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.[11]
CB East has undergone several additions and renovations since it was opened in 1969. Just a few years after opening, the school faced overcrowding and a two-story addition was constructed that featured "open space" concept classrooms. In 1997 a new wing of classrooms, a new auxiliary gym, and a new, larger library were added.[12] In 2010 the school, now over 40 years old, began a multimillion-dollar addition and renovation project that would encompass the entire school and take several years to complete. The project included the addition of a new science and technology wing with 14 science labs, several computer labs, and a large filming studio.[13] The main lobby was expanded into a two-story atrium, and almost every space in the building received new flooring, modern, efficient lighting with occupancy sensors, and new Smart Board projection systems. The project was completed in 2013.[14] In 2015, the school's Athletic Facility was reconstructed, consisting of a new football Stadium and bleachers for the East Patriots Team, as well as a new track field and tennis courts.[15] Beginning in the 2019–2020 school year, after a successful pilot at Holicong Middle School, all sophomores and juniors received laptops as a part of the district’s 1:1 initiative for use in the classroom.
Academic record
edit| Test | CB East | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT 2007[16] | 1610 | 1474 | 1511 |
| SAT 2008[17] | 1652 | 1478 | 1511 |
| SAT 2009[18] | 1673 | 1477 | 1509 |
| SAT 2010[19] | 1541 | 1473 | 1509 |
| SAT 2011[20] | 1687 | 1473 | 1500 |
| SAT 2012[21] | 1659 | 1472 | 1498 |
| SAT 2013[22] | 1700 | 1480 | 1498 |
Athletics
editCentral Bucks East offers the following sports teams:
Girls: Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Track (winter and spring), Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball.
Boys: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming/Diving, Track (winter and spring), Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling.
Notable alumni
edit- Nick Bitsko, 2020 MLB first-round draft pick, Tampa Bay Rays[citation needed]
- Sean Conley, former Physician to the President
- Molly Ephraim,[23] actor, cast member Last Man Standing and A League of Their Own
- Justin Guarini, first runner-up in American Idol Season 1
- Samantha Hoopes, model
- Meghan Schroeder, politician[24]
- Bryan Scott, former professional football player, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, and Tennessee Titans
- Scott Stankavage, former professional football player, Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins
- Stephen Susco, screenwriter, The Grudge and The Grudge 2
- Brianna Taylor, cast member, The Real World: Hollywood
- Bradley Vierling, former professional football player, Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers
- Chuck Wendig, author and comic book writer
- Lauren Crandall, two time NCAA champion, 2008/2012/2016 Olympic field hockey participant, captain of the 2012 and 2016 Women’s Olympic field hockey team
Notable teachers
edit- Jeff Harding (Phys. Ed) former NHL hockey player.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Central Bucks East Information". Central Bucks School District. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ "Central Bucks High School East to Holicong Middle School". Central Bucks High School East to Holicong Middle School. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ a b "Central Bucks Information". Central Bucks School District. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ Sandstrom, Walt (June 17, 2014). "Welcome to East". Central Bucks School District. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ a b "Central Bucks High School East Enrollment". NCES. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ "Central Bucks HS-East Statistics". National Center for Education Statistics. 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ "Central Bucks High Schools' Bell Schedule". Central Bucks West. 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ "Program of Studies" (PDF). Central Bucks Informational Center. 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ "Best High Schools - Central Bucks High School East". U.S.News. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ "Central Bucks High School East - #1 in Best Public High Schools in Bucks County". Niche. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ "National Blue Ribbon Schools Recognized" (PDF). U.S. Department of Education. November 27, 2018. p. 168. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ Giannini, John (January 2012). "Central Bucks High School East Addition & Renovations". Construction Boro. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ Larson, Sarah (August 23, 2012). "CB East Renovations". Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ "CB East Renovation". Central Bucks School District. 2013. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ "CB East New Athletic Facility". Central Bucks School District. 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ "PUBLIC SCHOOL SAT 2007" (PDF).
- ^ "PUBLIC SCHOOL SAT 2008" (PDF).
- ^ "PUBLIC SCHOOL SAT 2009" (PDF).
- ^ "SAT_Scores_Public_Schools_2010" (PDF).
- ^ "SAT Scores by State, 2011". Commonwealth Foundation. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ CommonwealthFoundation.org. "SAT Scores by State 2012". Commonwealth Foundation. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ CommonwealthFoundation.org. "SAT Scores by State 2013". Commonwealth Foundation. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ^ Gonzales, Rick. "Molly Ephraim – Is The Last Man Standing Star On Instagram?". giantfreakinrobot.com. Giant Freakin Robot LLC. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ "Meghan Schroeder". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 13 September 2020.