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Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School vs. Northern Cambria High School

Should you attend Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School or Northern Cambria High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School
16559 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Northern Cambria High School
813 35th St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Northern Cambria High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 377 students in grades 7-12, Purchase Line Jr. Sr. 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, Northern Cambria 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
377 students
276 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northern Cambria High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northern Cambria High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northern Cambria High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Purchase Line School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northern Cambria High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northern Cambria School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1955 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1530 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northern Cambria High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Purchase Line School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Cambria High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northern Cambria School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Purchase Line School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Cambria High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northern Cambria School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 1% in PA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Purchase Line School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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85-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Purchase Line School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northern Cambria High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northern Cambria School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northern Cambria High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
61
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Grade 8 Students
59
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Grade 9 Students
75
65
Grade 10 Students
64
71
Grade 11 Students
59
65
Grade 12 Students
59
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northern Cambria High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northern Cambria School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Purchase Line School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northern Cambria High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northern Cambria School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Purchase Line School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% White
97%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Purchase Line School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northern Cambria High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northern Cambria School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Purchase Line School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northern Cambria High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northern Cambria School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Purchase Line School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northern Cambria High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northern Cambria School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Purchase Line School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northern Cambria High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northern Cambria School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(19-20 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Purchase Line School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northern Cambria High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northern Cambria School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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