Quick Facts

• Location: Perkasie, Pennsylvania
• Address: 3115 Ridge Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944
• School Type: Public Career & Technical High School
• Programs Offered: Construction, Automotive, Diesel, Manufacturing, Computer Science, Health Services, Culinary & More
• Training Style: Hands-on career and technical education integrated with workforce preparation
• Tuition Range: No traditional private-school tuition for eligible students from participating school districts; some programs require uniforms, boots or certification expenses
• Program Length: Multi-year high-school career and technical education pathway
• Online Programs Available: No full online career programs prominently advertised
• Hybrid Learning: No — core technical instruction is campus-based and hands-on
• Financial Aid: Not generally applicable as a traditional high-school CTE program
• Class Options: Integrated with participating students’ high-school schedules
• Average Rating: ⭐ 4.5 (23 Reviews)
• Website: http://ubtech.org/

Overview

Upper Bucks County Technical School is different from private postsecondary trade schools such as Lincoln Tech or Pennco Tech. It is a public career and technical school serving high-school students from the Quakertown, Pennridge and Palisades school districts.

Its mission is to prepare students for successful careers while also supporting postsecondary readiness. Students receive hands-on technical instruction in career fields ranging from construction and transportation to advanced manufacturing, computer science, healthcare and creative industries.

The school also offers cooperative education and career-launch opportunities designed to help students transition from technical education into employment, apprenticeships or further education.

Programs Offered

Program areas include:

• Construction Trades
• Automotive & Transportation
• Diesel Equipment Technology
• Computer Science
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Agriculture, Life & Health Services
• Human Services
• Arts & Creative Design
• School-to-Work Cooperative Education
• Career Launch Programs

Specific pathways within each category vary.

Tuition & Program Costs

Because Upper Bucks County Technical School is a public CTE school serving students from participating districts, it does not operate like a private tuition-based trade college.

However, students may have modest program-specific expenses. For example, the Diesel Equipment Technology program currently lists approximately:

• Uniform: $35
• Steel-toe boots: $100
• Certifications: $0–$50

Other programs may have different equipment or certification costs.

Why Students Choose This School

• Public career and technical education
• Wide range of skilled-trade pathways
• Hands-on instruction
• Industry certifications available
• Cooperative education opportunities
• College-credit articulation agreements
• Career preparation while still in high school
• No private trade-school tuition for eligible district students

Career Opportunities

Depending on the selected program, graduates may pursue entry-level opportunities or apprenticeships in fields such as:

• Diesel Technician
• Automotive Technician
• Construction Trades
• Manufacturing Technician
• Healthcare Support
• Computer Technology
• Culinary & Hospitality
• Skilled Maintenance

For example, the Diesel Equipment Technology program prepares students for careers including diesel technician, truck technician, construction equipment technician, service manager and parts manager.

Student Reviews

Based on your listing data:

⭐ Average Rating: 4.5 (23 Reviews)

The review count is relatively small, so families should give considerable weight to program curriculum, certifications, district eligibility and school outcomes in addition to the rating.

Enrollment Tips

• Confirm that your home high school participates with UBCTS
• Explore programs before selecting a technical pathway
• Ask which certifications are included
• Review cooperative education opportunities
• Check articulation agreements if you plan to continue to college

Bottom Line

Upper Bucks County Technical School is an excellent listing for TradeSchoolScout, but it should be clearly labeled as a public high-school career and technical school, not a private postsecondary trade school. For eligible students in participating Upper Bucks County districts, it provides hands-on career training, industry credentials and pathways into employment, apprenticeships or college without the high tuition associated with many private trade schools.