Purchase Line High School, named for the boundary line set by William Penn in the late 1700s and the small village surrounding the school, was established in 1954 and serves students in northeast Indiana and southwest Clearfield counties.
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
School Overview
Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Red, White
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1947 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1947 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School, Apollo-ridge High School, Northern Cambria High School by visitors of our site.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School is part of Purchase Line School District.
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