Purchase Line JSHS

16559 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729

395 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

395

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Purchase Line JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Black	5
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
383 (97.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Purchase Line SD
Phone:	(724)254-4312
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 64

Grade 8 70

Grade 9 68

Grade 10 70

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 59