Bensalem Twp High School
School Overview
Bensalem Twp High School is a public school located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Bensalem Township School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 54% of students are proficient in Math learning and 55% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,946 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 128 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,946 students are attending Bensalem Twp High School. By gender, there are 1,050 and 896 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Bensalem Twp High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 106 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 37 | 16 | 21 |
| Black | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| White | 56 | 29 | 27 |
| Total | 106 | 53 | 53 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 128 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Bensalem Twp High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 128 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 128 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 3.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 389 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 3 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 24,020 Households |
| Population | 60,072 |
| Male | 30,030 |
| Female | 30,398 |
| Child Population | 17,301 |
| Total Housing Units | 25,256 Units |
| Average House Value | $266,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,185 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.50% |
| Average Household Income | $64,126 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.71% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Bensalem Twp High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 297 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 414 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Bensalem Twp High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 297 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 56 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 96 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 239 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 414 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 3 harassment and bullying has been reported at Bensalem Twp High School. There are 2 gender-related, 1 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Bensalem Township School District
In Bensalem Township School District, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BENSALEM, Pennsylvania
8 private schools are serving students in BENSALEM, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.