Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Commodore, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 395 students. The school is part of the Purchase Line School District, which is ranked 389 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Purchase Line has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.96%) compared to the surrounding schools, its academic performance, as measured by PSSA and Keystone Exam scores, is generally lower than the state and surrounding school averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 13.9% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 84.6% to 92.9%, which is lower than the surrounding schools, such as Homer-Center Junior/Senior High School, Blacklick Valley Junior/Senior High School, and Cambria Heights Senior High School.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Purchase Line, with over 90% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance and graduation rates. Additionally, the school's rural location and small size may present unique challenges in terms of resources and educational opportunities. Addressing these issues may require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and community partnerships, to support the academic and social-emotional needs of the students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 16559 Route 286 Hwy E
       Commodore, PA  15729-0374


(724) 254-4312

District: Purchase Line School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
382nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $56 Help


Feeder schools for Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Purchase Line Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
Two or more races:
1.5%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.9% Help


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Compare Details Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 62.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 56.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.96. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), two or more races (1.5%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School is $56.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School 561st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School 382nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Purchase Line School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Purchase Line School District 389th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.97 431st 643 33.0%
2004 51.87 396th 663 40.3%
2005 46.16 449th 687 34.6%
2006 51.80 436th 736 40.8%
2007 51.68 449th 749 40.1%
2008 53.95 414th 753 45.0%
2009 50.71 470th 770 39.0%
2010 52.00 492nd 805 38.9%
2011 39.81 598th 825 27.5%
2012 42.47 584th 834 30.0%
2013 42.27 523rd 758 31.0%
2014 51.62 425th 728 41.6%
2015 37.73 543rd 835 35.0%
2016 56.73 409th 870 53.0%
2017 47.46 496th 877 43.4%
2018 52.06 461st 861 46.5%
2019 51.46 473rd 891 46.9%
2021 27.62 588th 797 26.2%
2022 47.64 489th 883 44.6%
2023 39.13 561st 893 37.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.08 529th 874 39.5%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.34 382nd 660 42.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.76 593rd 681 12.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.20 471st 583 19.2%
2004 45.93 374th 590 36.6%
2005 51.25 355th 593 40.1%
2006 61.85 266th 604 56.0%
2007 63.12 262nd 615 57.4%
2008 63.15 252nd 621 59.4%
2009 71.04 179th 632 71.7%
2010 67.95 209th 649 67.8%
2011 74.02 153rd 660 76.8%
2012 63.57 272nd 664 59.0%
2013 49.17 365th 591 38.2%
2014 55.50 308th 580 46.9%
2015 69.63 231st 680 66.0%
2016 28.43 531st 677 21.6%
2017 28.61 512th 663 22.8%
2018 31.54 509th 673 24.4%
2019 56.83 370th 693 46.6%
2021 36.57 400th 537 25.5%
2022 42.28 439th 634 30.8%
2023 49.96 382nd 674 43.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.86 369th 652 43.4%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.45 422nd 502 15.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.84 424th 577 26.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 824 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -44 780
1989 831 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1990 776 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1991 764 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1992 769 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 771
1993 727 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1994 751 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1995 759 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1996 759 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1997 745 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1998 708 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1999 704 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2000 690 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2001 649 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2002 607 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2003 607 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2004 607 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2005 597 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2006 575 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2007 545 3 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2008 526 4 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 522 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2010 502 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2011 493 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 499
2012 494 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 500
2013 485 2 0 6 0 0 1 0 494
2014 470 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 477
2015 447 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 452
2016 418 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 425
2017 421 2 0 1 0 0 5 0 429
2018 395 2 0 0 0 0 6 0 403
2019 371 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 377
2020 370 5 0 0 0 0 5 0 380
2021 390 7 0 0 0 0 5 0 402
2022 403 9 0 0 0 0 5 0 417
2023 383 5 0 0 1 0 6 0 395

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 780 51.0 15.2 n/a
1989 831 51.0 16.2 n/a
1990 776 51.0 15.2 0
1991 765 51.0 15.0 n/a
1992 771 51.0 15.1 n/a
1993 730 42.0 17.4 n/a
1994 754 40.0 18.8 n/a
1995 763 41.5 18.4 n/a
1996 763 41.5 18.4 n/a
1997 750 42.0 17.9 n/a
1998 710 42.0 16.9 n/a
1999 707 45.0 15.7 n/a
2000 696 46.0 15.1 50
2001 653 46.0 14.2 49.6
2002 614 47.1 13.0 46.7
2003 614 47.1 13.0 46.7
2004 612 46.0 13.3 48.9
2005 602 45.0 13.4 47.7
2006 581 45.0 12.9 49.2
2007 555 45.0 12.3 48.8
2008 536 30.8 17.4 52.2
2009 533 44.9 11.9 50.1
2010 510 45.0 11.3 56.9
2011 499 43.7 11.4 50.5
2012 500 41.9 11.9 55.2
2013 494 39.7 12.4 60.5
2014 477 34.9 13.6 61
2015 452 37.0 12.2 61.7
2016 425 37.0 11.4 60
2017 429 36.8 11.6 59.7
2018 403 37.1 10.8 60.8
2019 377 36.9 10.2 61.3
2020 380 36.2 10.4 58.7
2021 402 31.2 12.8 92.8
2022 417 33.2 12.5 91.4
2023 395 31.2 12.6 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 780 51.0 15.2 n/a
1989 831 51.0 16.2 n/a
1990 776 51.0 15.2 0
1991 765 51.0 15.0 n/a
1992 771 51.0 15.1 n/a
1993 730 42.0 17.4 n/a
1994 754 40.0 18.8 n/a
1995 763 41.5 18.4 n/a
1996 763 41.5 18.4 n/a
1997 750 42.0 17.9 n/a
1998 710 42.0 16.9 n/a
1999 707 45.0 15.7 n/a
2000 696 46.0 15.1 50
2001 653 46.0 14.2 49.6
2002 614 47.1 13.0 46.7
2003 614 47.1 13.0 46.7
2004 612 46.0 13.3 48.9
2005 602 45.0 13.4 47.7
2006 581 45.0 12.9 49.2
2007 555 45.0 12.3 48.8
2008 536 30.8 17.4 52.2
2009 533 44.9 11.9 50.1
2010 510 45.0 11.3 56.9
2011 499 43.7 11.4 50.5
2012 500 41.9 11.9 55.2
2013 494 39.7 12.4 60.5
2014 477 34.9 13.6 61
2015 452 37.0 12.2 61.7
2016 425 37.0 11.4 60
2017 429 36.8 11.6 59.7
2018 403 37.1 10.8 60.8
2019 377 36.9 10.2 61.3
2020 380 36.2 10.4 58.7
2021 402 31.2 12.8 92.8
2022 417 33.2 12.5 91.4
2023 395 31.2 12.6 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $606 (2.7%) $22,128 (97.3%) $22,734
2020 $02 (3.3%) $60 (98.4%) $61
2021 $966 (4.5%) $20,688 (95.5%) $21,654
2022 $06 (10.7%) $50 (89.3%) $56

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 473rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 561st of 893 Middle schools
 9.7%
Ranks 370th of 693 High schoolsRanks 382nd of 674 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School)37.117
 20.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School)58.844.9
 13.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School)21.111.4
 9.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School)57.952.1
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School)50.948.6
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School)53.730.8
 22.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School)72.748.3
 24.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School)70.960
 10.9%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School)29.413.9
 15.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School)57.952.1
 5.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School)5546.9
 8.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377395
 4.8%
African American25
 150%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White371383
 3.2%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.3%90.9%
 29.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Students at Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School ranks 382nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School.

Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Purchase Line Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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