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Bensalem Twp HS

4319 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA, 19020

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 23 of 202 in Pennsylvania

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About Bensalem Twp HS

Bensalem Township High School is the only high school in the Bensalem Township School District. It is a public school that serves grades 9–12 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The school has about 2,000 to 2,100 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1, which allows for both individualized and group learning. Bensalem Township High School has a lot of different academic programs, like Advanced Placement® classes and tests. About 20% of students take AP classes, which lets them study at the same level as college students. Students can also take the SAT and ACT tests, as well as get academic counseling and enrichment programs that help them get ready for college and their careers. The school serves a community where all students can get help with their money, and about 53% of the students are from minority groups. For the 2025–2026 school year, reported proficiency levels show that about 20% of students are good at math and 63% are good at reading. This gives us an idea of how well they are doing in school. Bensalem Township High School is in a suburban area and focuses on academics, getting students involved, and getting them ready for college or a job.

Bensalem Twp HS Contact Information

Address

4319 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA, 19020

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Phone

(215) 750-2800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 63%
Reading 20%
State average proficiency is 63% in Math and 20% in Reading.
167
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2116
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 23 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bensalem Twp HS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:21 AM to 2:11 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:06 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 46.5%
Asian 17.2%
Hispanic 20.04%
Black 13.33%
Two+ Races 2.46%
Native Am. 0.33%
White
46.5%
Asian
17.2%
Hispanic
20.04%
Black
13.33%
Two+ Races
2.46%
Native Am.
0.33%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2116
51.89%
1098 Female
48.11%
1018 Male

Student Population

2116 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

423 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bensalem Township High School is very excited! The school recently welcomed Mrs. Chelsea Root as the first person to win the $1000 NextUp Transition Program Scholarship. She thought of putting lockers on campus that could be picked up at any time of day or night to make things easier for students. The school is also putting on a number of events, like the FIRST Tech Challenge Event and the BHS Hall of Fame Induction, to honor students' achievements and get the community involved.

FAQ

Q1. Does Bensalem Twp HS help students get ready for college?

Ans. Yes, students in school can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning their future academic careers.

Q2. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q3. Can students in school take part in leadership programs?

Ans. Yes, student council, clubs, and projects that involve working with others help people learn how to lead and organize.

Q4. Are there programs for the arts and creativity?

Ans. Yes, students in school can explore their creativity through music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q5. Does the school help people get involved in their communities?

Ans. Yes, students at school do service-learning projects that help them understand and take responsibility for their community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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