PURCHASE LINE JSHS
Purchase Line JSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Purchase Line SD school district, located in Commodore, PA with about 403 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Purchase Line JSHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Purchase Line Junior-Senior High School, located in Commodore, Pennsylvania, serves as the secondary education hub for the Purchase Line School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides academic instruction for students in grades 7 through 12. As a community-focused institution, it aims to balance core academic standards with a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for post-graduation success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, military, or higher education.
The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding Indiana County community. In addition to a standard curriculum, the district emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and school spirit, often serving as a central gathering point for local events. By providing a structured learning environment, Purchase Line JSHS strives to equip its student body with the essential skills, critical thinking abilities, and personal character needed to thrive in a changing global landscape.
For more information, contact Purchase Line JSHS at (724) 254-4312 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Commodore, PA 15729-0374
(724) 254-4312
PURCHASE LINE JSHS is a public Title I school in Commodore, PA with about 403 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Purchase Line SD
- Total Students:
- 403
- Teachers:
- 37.14
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 403 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PURCHASE LINE JSHS is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.