publichighGrade 9-12

James Buchanan Hs

4773 Fort Loudon Rd, Mercersburg, PA 17236, United States

+1 (717) 328-2146

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About This School

James Buchanan Hs is a public high in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, serving 721 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 44 teachers with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average teacher salary of $65,456. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 360 students per counselor. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The student body is 91% White, 4% Two or More Races, 3% Hispanic, and 1% Black.

721

Total Students

Grade 9-12

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

44 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Franklin County

Students per Counselor

360:1

James Buchanan Hs Academics & Test Scores

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13:1

State Avg: 12.6:1

360

Students per Counselor

James Buchanan Hs Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$65,456

City Avg: $65,456

State Avg: $81,409

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor360:1

James Buchanan Hs Student Demographics

Student Body

51.46%

Male

48.54%

Female

Total Enrollment: 721 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White91.26%

Hispanic2.91%

Asian0.28%

Black0.69%

Two or More Races4.16%

Native American0.14%

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Frequently Asked Questions About James Buchanan Hs

Q: What is James Buchanan Hs?

A: James Buchanan Hs is a high public located in Mercersburg.

Q: How many students attend James Buchanan Hs?

A: James Buchanan Hs has approximately 721 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James Buchanan Hs?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James Buchanan Hs is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about James Buchanan Hs

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About James Buchanan Hs - Mercersburg, PA

Quick Facts about James Buchanan Hs
School Name	James Buchanan Hs
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	4773 Fort Loudon Rd, Mercersburg, PA 17236, Mercersburg, PA
County	Franklin County
Phone	+1 (717) 328-2146
Total Students	721
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	44
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James Buchanan Hs

What is James Buchanan Hs?

James Buchanan Hs is a high public located in Mercersburg.

How many students attend James Buchanan Hs?

James Buchanan Hs has approximately 721 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Buchanan Hs?

The student-teacher ratio at James Buchanan Hs is 16:1.

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