Central Bucks High School West
| Central Bucks High School West | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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 | 99.36[1] (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | 10-12 (realigns to 9-12 in 26-27 year)[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,391[1] (2023-2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.00[1] |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Athletics | PIAA |
| Mascot | Buckshot |
| National ranking | 1,436 |
| Website | cbwest |
Central Bucks High School - West, often shortened to CB West, is a public high school housing students in grades ten through twelve (realigns to ninth through twelfth grades 2026-27 year[2]). It is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and is part of the Central Bucks School District.
During the 2024-2025 school year, CB West had a total enrollment of 1,391. The school's measured FTE for classroom teachers was 99.36 and there was a student–teacher ratio of 14.00.[3] The student population was 51.5% male and 48.5% female. 17.7% of students were economically disadvantaged, 17.3% of students were in special education programs, and 2.5% of students were English-language learners.[4]
| Group | Number of Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 1 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 101 | 7.26% |
| Black | 11 | 0.79% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 7.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| White | 1,121 | 80.59% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 3.52% |
The U.S. News & World Report currently ranks CB West as the 43rd best high school in Pennsylvania.[6] Lyndell Davis is the school's current principal.[7]
Notable alumni
- Lisa Belcastro, politician, former Maryland delegate[8]
- Weyes Blood, singer[9]
- Frank Case, former NFL defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs[10]
- Joe Conti, former Pennsylvania state representative[11]
- Randy Cuthbert, former NFL running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers[12]
- Fred F. Fielding, former White House Counsel
- Scott Green, former National Football League referee
- Jon Hensley, actor
- Jim Jensen, former professional football player, Miami Dolphins[13]
- Shelby Labs, politician[14]
- Tyler Lepley, actor [15]
- James A. Michener, author (graduated from Doylestown High School)[16]
- Mike Pettine, assistant head coach, Minnesota Vikings
- Pink, singer
- Mike Senica, ARCA Racing Series and NASCAR driver
- Michael Smerconish, radio personality
- Chloe Timberg, pole vaulter[17]
- Kevin Ward, former professional baseball player for the San Diego Padres
- Katrina Weidman, paranormal investigator[18]
- Grant Udinski, offensive coordinator, Jacksonville Jaguars
References
- ^ a b c d "Central Bucks HS-West". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ "Realign & Redefine: Grade Realignment". www.cbsd.org. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Central Bucks HS-West (420531001043)". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "School Fast Facts - Central Bucks HS-West - Future Ready PA Index". futurereadypa.org. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Central Bucks HS-West (420531001043)". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "Central Bucks High School-West". U.S. News & World Report. January 23, 2026. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ "Information / Administrative Team". Central Bucks School District. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ "Alumni Feature: Lisa Belcastro is a Voice of Hope". Slippery Rock University Athletics. September 29, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "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. January 10, 2015. Archived from the original on January 16, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ "Frank Case Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "Joseph Conti - Pennsylvania Senate Library". Senate Library. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ "Randy Cuthbert Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ London, Stuart (February 6, 2016). "Super Bowl 50 has Central Bucks West, Neshaminy and Bensalem seeing gold". The Intelligencer. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- ^ "Representative Shelby Labs". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "James A. Michener". James A. Michener Art Museum. April 1, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ "Chloe Timberg - Track & Field". Rutgers University Athletics.
- ^ "'Portals to Hell': Doylestown's Katrina Weidman is the person to call when ghosts need busting on TV". Inquirer. April 24, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2023.