Biglerville HS

135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307

www.upperadams.org/Page/2947

529 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

529

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Biglerville HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	157
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
350 (66.2 %)
Hispanic
157 (29.7 %)
Black
10 (1.9 %)
Two or More
8 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Upper Adams SD
Phone:	(717)677-7191
Website:	http://www.upperadams.org/Page/2947
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 129

Grade 10 151

Grade 11 120

Grade 12 129