Biglerville High School is a small public high school located in the borough of Biglerville, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Upper Adams School District. The high school serves the boroughs of Biglerville, Bendersville, and Arendtsville.
Serving 535 students in grades 9-12, Biglerville 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Biglerville High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 83.7 square miles around Biglerville, PA. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located nearly 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Biglerville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Biglerville High School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
535 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Biglerville 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 Biglerville High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1627 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Hispanic
30%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
67%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Canner
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biglerville High School's ranking?
Biglerville High School is ranked #1627 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Biglerville High School often compared to?
Biglerville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bermudian Springs High School, Upper Adams Middle School, Gettysburg Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Biglerville High School?
The graduation rate of Biglerville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Biglerville High School?
535 students attend Biglerville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Biglerville High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Biglerville High School?
Biglerville High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Biglerville High School offer ?
Biglerville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Biglerville High School part of?
Biglerville High School is part of Upper Adams School District.
School Reviews
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