James Buchanan High School
- James Buchanan High School serves 753 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
James Buchanan High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James Buchanan High School's student population of 753 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 753 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Buchanan High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Buchanan High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #653 out of 2,835 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 95% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.27 |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tuscarora SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Buchanan High School is Fulton County Avts (7.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is James Buchanan Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James Buchanan Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mercersburg James Buchanan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 573 students
0.5 miles
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717)328-5221 0.5 6-8 573 - Mercersburg Mercersburg Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 270 students
1.6 miles
30 S Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717)328-5278 1.6 K-5 270 - Mercersburg Mountain View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 274 students
2.6 miles
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717)328-2191 2.6 K-5 274 - Mercersburg Montgomery Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 257 students
4.5 miles
9138 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717)328-2023 4.5 K-5 257 - Saint Thomas St Thomas Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 303 students
7.1 miles
70 School House Rd
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717)369-3123 7.1 K-5 303
School Reviews
| 1 This school had lied on many things including the amount of bulling that goes on here. Unless your child is into sports ....they will struggle, they will be bullied...something that has happend time and time again, that had been reported time and time again yet does not get reported by the school district itself, which is why the #s ...do not tell the truth of This school.... - Posted by Parent - Liz |
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