Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
16559 Route 286 Hwy E,  Commodore, PA
Purchase Line School District
3.3
377 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A
Teachers
C-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
57.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
5
Equity
2
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.6%
State Average
15.6%
Science
10.7%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
201:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
White
97%
Two or more races
1.5%
Black
1.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 103 Students
Penn State 32 Students
University of Pittsburgh 32 Students
Mount Aloysius College 27 Students
Slippery Rock University 26 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 24 Students
Saint Francis University 20 Students
PennWest Clarion 14 Students
Westmoreland County Community College 13 Students
Duquesne University 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 22 Students
Business 15 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Criminology 6 Students
Chemistry 6 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 6 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 59 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/2/2021
PLHS is a great learning environment where students are able to explore their academics and extracurricular. The school district provides a safe and comfortable atmosphere where students can be themselves. The teachers teach according to the students who are learning for the best possible outcome. People feel like they belong here. That is the most important thing when it comes to going to school.
3.0 Senior
1/1/2021
My experience with the high school was very mixed, there were times when I felt like I was learning a lot and then there were other times when I felt like I was not learning much that would help me to further my career. I do like the teachers that they have at the school that is one of the pros, but I would like to see a lot of change with the courses that you can take, and more quality of life changes for the students.
3.0 Alum
7/7/2020
Growing and learning while going to school was stressful for me at times. I often didn't like school. I didn't want to be around people so early and I didn't want to do work so early. During my senior year though I came to appreciate my teachers and my time at school. The teachers are what made the school better. Some hold such good advice and have so much wisdom. Some are just very personable and easy to talk to about your problems. Some are just good teachers, they know how to help and get you to understand their concepts.
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Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Commodore, PA and is served by the Purchase Line School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 377 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1130. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Baptist Academy, Indiana Wesleyan School, New Story School - Indiana, and more. Learn more about what Commodore has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School.

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