Purchase Line School District is a small, public school district located in central Pennsylvania which covers small areas in two counties. It serves a rural region, including the townships of Montgomery and Green, and the Borough of Glen Campbell in Indiana County. It also serves the Boroughs of New Washington, Burnside, Mahaffey, Newburg, and Bell Township in Clearfield County. Purchase Line School District encompasses approximately . According to 2000 federal census data, Purchase Line Area School District serves a resident population of 7,687. In 2009, the District residents’ per capita income was $12,174, while the median family income was $31,893.US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2009 In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.
History Purchase Line was established in 1954, and soon after, the Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School and the present South Elementary was built. In 1976, the North and South Elementary Schools were constructed. The Jr.-Sr. High School was renovated at the beginning of the 21st-century. In 2011, the school board announced an intention to close North Elementary School.
Schools School nameGrade level Address Purchase Line Junior/Senior High SchoolGrades 7-12 16559 Rte. 286 Hwy. E.Commodore, Pennsylvania 15729 South Elementary SchoolGrades K-6 16957 Rte. 286 Hwy. E.Commodore, Pennsylvania 15729
Extracurriculars Purchase Line School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.
Sports The District funds:
Boys Baseball - AA Basketball- AA Cross country - A Football - A Track and field - AA
Girls Basketball - A Cross country - A Softball - A Track and field - AA Volleyball - A
Junior high school sports
Boys Basketball Football
Girls Basketball Volleyball
According to PIAA directory July 2012
References
External links Purchase Line School District Penna. Inter-Scholastic Athletic Assn.