QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Quakertown Community HS is a public high school that is part of the Quakertown Community SD school district, located in Quakertown, PA with about 1,661 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 85 teachers, Quakertown Community HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Quakertown Community High School (QCHS), located at 600 Park Ave in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Quakertown Community School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic program, which offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and diverse elective paths. The current facility, which underwent a major renovation and expansion project completed in recent years, provides students with modern classrooms, advanced technology, and upgraded athletic and performing arts spaces designed to support 21st-century learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Quakertown Community High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, competitive robotics teams, student government, and numerous arts and service-based clubs. The school culture is rooted in a commitment to "The Panther Way," focusing on core values like respect, responsibility, and school pride. By fostering a collaborative environment between students, faculty, and the surrounding community, QCHS aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the military, or the workforce.

For more information, contact Quakertown Community HS at (215) 529-2060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 Park Ave
Quakertown, PA 18951-1588
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QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Quakertown, PA with about 1,661 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,661
Teachers:
85.65
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,661 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.1%
Hispanic/Latino
7.1%
Asian
3.7%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black or African American
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.