Central Bucks High School West
Public high school in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
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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.
| Central Bucks High School West | |
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375 West Court Street , 18901 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°18′18″N 75°08′17″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 |
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)[citation needed][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