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James Buchanan HS

PublicGrades 9–12
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania · Tuscarora SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students706
Student:Teacher15.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
James Buchanan HS
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
706
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

James Buchanan HS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 706 students. It is part of the Tuscarora SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictTuscarora SD
County42055
CityMercersburg
ZIP17236
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID422274006280

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment706

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)