Purchase Line School District


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 Township, [Indiana County, Pennsylvania|Montgomery] and Green, and the Borough of Glen Campbell in Indiana County. It also serves the Boroughs of New Washington, Burnside, Mahaffey, Newburg, [Clearfield County, Pennsylvania|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. 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.

Extracurriculars

Purchase Line School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.

Sports

The District funds:
;Boys:
;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