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.

16559 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729-0374
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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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.