Below Average
#2220 of 2,846 schools in PA
Purchase Line Jshs
High School · Purchase Line Sd · Commodore, PA
A Purchase Line Sd high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16559 Route 286 Hwy E, Commodore, PA 15729
- Math 22% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Purchase Line Jshs score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Purchase Line Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,522
Median rent
$675/mo
College educated
5.3%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15729; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Indiana Wesleyan SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Purchase Line Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Purchase Line Jshs is listed in Purchase Line SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Purchase Line Jshs
Purchase Line Jshs is a public high school in Commodore, PA, part of Purchase Line Sd, serving approximately 377 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,220 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Purchase Line Jshs
What grades does Purchase Line Jshs serve?
Purchase Line Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Purchase Line Jshs?
Purchase Line Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purchase Line Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Purchase Line Jshs is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Purchase Line Jshs rank in PA?
Purchase Line Jshs ranks #2,220 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Purchase Line Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Purchase Line Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Purchase Line Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Purchase Line Jshs has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Purchase Line Jshs a charter school?
No, Purchase Line Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Purchase Line Jshs a Title I school?
No, Purchase Line Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Purchase Line Jshs?
100.0% of students at Purchase Line Jshs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Indiana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (724) 254-4312
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 15729)
- 1,122
- Area median age
- 48.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15729; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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