William Tennent High School is a public high school serving grades 9 through 12, located in Warminster, Pennsylvania, US. The school is the only public high school serving Warminster and Upper Southampton townships and Ivyland borough in the Centennial School District, located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Serving 1,764 students in grades 9-12, William Tennent High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Tennent High School's student population of 1,764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
Black, White, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Tennent High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Tennent High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1643 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Tennent High School's ranking?
William Tennent High School is ranked #1643 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Tennent High School?
The graduation rate of William Tennent High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend William Tennent High School?
1,764 students attend William Tennent High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of William Tennent High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Tennent High School?
William Tennent High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Tennent High School offer ?
William Tennent High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Tennent High School part of?
William Tennent High School is part of Centennial School District.
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