James Buchanan High School
School Overview
James Buchanan High School is a public school located in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Tuscarora School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 67% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 77% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 724 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 53 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 724 students are attending James Buchanan High School. By gender, there are 362 and 362 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
James Buchanan High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 1 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 53 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for James Buchanan High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 94.3% of teachers are certified. 88.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 53 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 50 | 94.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 5.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 3.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 7.5% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 362 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 3 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 7,299 Households |
| Population | 18,626 |
| Male | 9,464 |
| Female | 9,172 |
| Child Population | 5,647 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,027 Units |
| Average House Value | $169,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $896 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.20% |
| Average Household Income | $66,118 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.56% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
James Buchanan High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 152 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 217 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at James Buchanan High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 152 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 53 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 49 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 153 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 217 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Tuscarora School District
In Tuscarora School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MERCERSBURG, Pennsylvania
1 private schools are serving students in MERCERSBURG, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.