
Bucks County Technical High School
began in spirit in 1955 when seven school districts voted to support
an area Technical School. The seven districts were Bensalem Township,
Bristol Township, Falls Township, Lower Makefield Township, Yardley
Borough, Tullytown Borough and Morrisville Borough. Shortly thereafter,
a 47 acre site was chosen on Wistar Road in Fairless Hills, PA.
Construction of the
building began in 1957 and the school opened its first session in September
1958 with an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
During the years 1958
to 1963, there was increased interest on the part of students to enroll
in the various course offerings of the school. In addition, overtures
were made by the Neshaminy Schools and Bristol Borough. By September
1964, plans were developed for expansion of facilities. Construction
began and was completed in September 1965.
With the 1976 school
year, four additional instructional units (portable classrooms) were
completed to enable minimal expansion for the increased enrollment of
students.
A new, state-of-the-art
comprehensive technical high school opened in September 2000 with a
minimum capacity of 1,500 students.
The school also plays an active role in the community by providing adult
education programs during the day and evening. Bucks County Technical
High School is currently under the leadership of Scott R. Parks, Administrative
Director.