BIGLERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Biglerville HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Upper Adams SD school district, located in Biglerville, PA with about 528 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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, Biglerville HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Biglerville High School is a public secondary school located in Biglerville, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Upper Adams School District. Situated in the heart of Adams County, the school provides an educational environment for students in grades 9 through 12. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with opportunities for students to explore personal interests, aiming to prepare them for post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and culture of the surrounding agricultural region. In addition to its academic programs, Biglerville High School emphasizes student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, clubs, and arts programs. By fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills and character necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

For more information, contact Biglerville HS at (717) 677-7191 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307-9228
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BIGLERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Biglerville, PA with about 528 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Upper Adams SD
Total Students:
528
Teachers:
37.67
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 school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 528 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BIGLERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.8%
Hispanic/Latino
26.9%
Black or African American
1.1%
Two or more races
0.9%
Asian
0.2%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.