Serving 377 students in grades 7-12, Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 377 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School?
377 students attend Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School?
Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 377 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
