JAMES BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL

James Buchanan HS is a public high school that is part of the Tuscarora SD school district, located in Mercersburg, PA with about 702 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, James Buchanan HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

James Buchanan High School, located in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Tuscarora School District. Situated in a rural setting in Franklin County, the school is named after the 15th President of the United States, who was a native of the region. The institution focuses on providing a comprehensive secondary education that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for extracurricular development, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school community emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in athletics, the arts, and various career-technical programs. By leveraging its location in the Cumberland Valley, James Buchanan High School works to foster a sense of local identity and pride, maintaining a commitment to small-town values while striving to meet modern educational standards for its student body.

For more information, contact James Buchanan HS at (717) 328-2146 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.