PAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
James Buchanan HS — School Profile & District Info
High|Mercersburg, Pennsylvania|Tuscarora SD
Mercersburg, PA 17236
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
706
Student:Teacher
15:1
Locale
Rural
District
Tuscarora SDEcon. Disadvantaged
100.0%
Phone
(717)328-2146School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Graduation Rate
80-84%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
19 courses offered
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
1 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.9:1
Near average in PADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,360
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 38%Local 53%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$281,465
+3.0% YoY
Chambersburg, PA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
721
Current enrollment
Stable(+4% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about James Buchanan HS
As of the most recent data, 706 students are enrolled at James Buchanan HS. It is a High school within the local district.
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