Biglerville High School

Summary:

Biglerville High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Biglerville, Pennsylvania, part of the Upper Adams School District. With 529 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.3, the school has shown strong academic performance, ranking 171 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Biglerville High School's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy in certain student subgroups. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 104 out of 662 Pennsylvania high schools for male students (4-star rating), 60 out of 274 for Hispanic students (4-star rating), and 25 out of 84 for English Language Learner students (4-star rating). Additionally, the school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 92.3% over the past few years, and a low dropout rate between 0.9% and 1.6%.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Littlestown Senior High School, Biglerville High School generally performs better on academic measures, including Keystone Exam proficiency rates and graduation rates. However, the school's fluctuating ranking and rating, as well as the growing population of students from lower-income households, suggest areas for continued improvement and support. By leveraging its strengths and addressing its challenges, Biglerville High School can continue to provide a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 135 North Main Street
       Biglerville, PA  17307-9228


(717) 677-7191

District: Upper Adams School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
171st of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,400 Help


Feeder schools for Biglerville High School:

Elementary:    Biglerville Elementary School
Middle:    Upper Adams Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  529

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
Hispanic:
29.7%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Biglerville High School ranks better than 75.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Biglerville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), Hispanic (29.7%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Biglerville High School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Biglerville High School is $15,400.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Biglerville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Biglerville High School 171st of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Biglerville High School in the ranking list.)

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Upper Adams School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Adams School District 210th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Biglerville High School

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Rank History for all students at Biglerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.01 239th 583 59.0%
2004 54.36 318th 590 46.1%
2005 48.31 380th 593 35.9%
2006 64.06 248th 604 58.9%
2007 48.69 399th 615 35.1%
2008 57.83 311th 621 49.9%
2009 62.46 249th 632 60.6%
2010 48.99 405th 649 37.6%
2011 71.60 187th 660 71.7%
2012 67.63 238th 664 64.2%
2013 54.06 311th 591 47.4%
2014 41.08 409th 580 29.5%
2015 61.81 315th 680 53.7%
2016 64.23 314th 677 53.6%
2017 64.92 289th 663 56.4%
2018 61.44 341st 673 49.3%
2019 70.97 223rd 693 67.8%
2021 49.49 345th 537 35.8%
2022 71.69 198th 634 68.8%
2023 50.20 380th 674 43.6%
2024 73.27 171st 686 75.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Biglerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.95 9th 85 89.4%
2024 54.01 25th 84 70.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Biglerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.23 329th 652 49.5%
2024 79.94 108th 664 83.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Biglerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.50 271st 665 59.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Biglerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.09 435th 502 13.3%
2024 93.76 32nd 513 93.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Biglerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.90 104th 662 84.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Biglerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.41 137th 252 45.6%
2024 72.99 60th 274 78.1%
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Rank History for White students at Biglerville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.62 280th 577 51.5%
2024 74.04 142nd 595 76.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Biglerville High School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Open Quote This school was awful and provided very little of value for a life outside of Adams County. It did not provide the sorts of classes that prepare students for college. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Open Quote I graduated from BHS. In my opinion, the system does not encourage higher learning or progress in any other way than standardized test scores. There is a lack of extracurricular activities, and little is done to combat bullying. BHS does not provide a nurturing learning and social environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Biglerville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 657 7 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1989 663 10 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1990 665 9 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1991 647 12 3 45 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1992 644 14 0 43 1 n/a n/a 0 702
1993 656 9 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1994 700 12 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1995 470 5 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1996 470 5 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1997 479 5 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1998 511 5 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 512 4 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 480 7 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2001 461 9 0 50 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2002 444 4 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2003 444 4 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2004 461 3 1 72 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 473 7 1 87 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2006 493 8 1 105 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2007 504 12 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2008 494 10 3 101 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2009 485 11 4 88 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2010 461 9 5 89 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2011 435 10 3 93 0 1 0 0 542
2012 416 10 7 101 0 0 0 0 534
2013 393 12 5 104 0 1 2 0 517
2014 388 6 3 95 0 1 1 0 494
2015 395 10 1 125 0 1 2 0 534
2016 380 10 1 128 0 1 4 0 524
2017 403 6 0 129 0 0 5 0 543
2018 374 6 1 142 0 0 5 0 528
2019 383 9 2 141 0 2 7 0 544
2020 365 7 2 138 0 4 5 0 521
2021 356 7 3 144 0 4 8 0 522
2022 358 5 2 165 0 4 6 0 540
2023 350 10 1 157 0 3 8 0 529

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Biglerville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 688 48.4 14.2 n/a
1989 704 47.4 14.8 n/a
1990 699 46.7 14.9 0
1991 707 51.8 13.6 n/a
1992 702 49.9 14.0 n/a
1993 697 46.7 14.9 n/a
1994 748 47.0 15.9 n/a
1995 501 33.0 15.2 n/a
1996 501 33.0 15.2 n/a
1997 511 35.0 14.6 n/a
1998 547 37.0 14.8 n/a
1999 546 38.0 14.4 n/a
2000 527 36.0 14.6 31.5
2001 521 35.0 14.9 30.7
2002 514 34.6 14.9 48.6
2003 514 34.6 14.9 48.6
2004 537 36.6 14.7 36.1
2005 568 36.6 15.5 44
2006 607 36.3 16.7 45.3
2007 610 35.6 17.1 42
2008 608 35.4 17.2 41.6
2009 588 35.7 16.4 48.6
2010 564 36.0 15.6 33.3
2011 542 36.5 14.8 32.5
2012 534 34.9 15.3 38.6
2013 517 37.5 13.7 38.5
2014 494 37.6 13.1 39.1
2015 534 36.0 14.8 41.9
2016 524 37.0 14.1 52.3
2017 543 38.3 14.1 39
2018 528 37.6 14.0 39.4
2019 544 38.2 14.2 35.8
2020 521 41.6 12.5 35.9
2021 522 42.2 12.3 32
2022 540 41.0 13.1 33.7
2023 529 42.7 12.3 39.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Biglerville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 688 48.4 14.2 n/a
1989 704 47.4 14.8 n/a
1990 699 46.7 14.9 0
1991 707 51.8 13.6 n/a
1992 702 49.9 14.0 n/a
1993 697 46.7 14.9 n/a
1994 748 47.0 15.9 n/a
1995 501 33.0 15.2 n/a
1996 501 33.0 15.2 n/a
1997 511 35.0 14.6 n/a
1998 547 37.0 14.8 n/a
1999 546 38.0 14.4 n/a
2000 527 36.0 14.6 31.5
2001 521 35.0 14.9 30.7
2002 514 34.6 14.9 48.6
2003 514 34.6 14.9 48.6
2004 537 36.6 14.7 36.1
2005 568 36.6 15.5 44
2006 607 36.3 16.7 45.3
2007 610 35.6 17.1 42
2008 608 35.4 17.2 41.6
2009 588 35.7 16.4 48.6
2010 564 36.0 15.6 33.3
2011 542 36.5 14.8 32.5
2012 534 34.9 15.3 38.6
2013 517 37.5 13.7 38.5
2014 494 37.6 13.1 39.1
2015 534 36.0 14.8 41.9
2016 524 37.0 14.1 52.3
2017 543 38.3 14.1 39
2018 528 37.6 14.0 39.4
2019 544 38.2 14.2 35.8
2020 521 41.6 12.5 35.9
2021 522 42.2 12.3 32
2022 540 41.0 13.1 33.7
2023 529 42.7 12.3 39.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Biglerville High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $100 (0.6%) $16,300 (99.4%) $16,400
2020 $107 (0.7%) $16,300 (99.3%) $16,407
2021 $27 (0.2%) $16,559 (99.8%) $16,586
2022 $00 (0.0%) $15,400 (100.0%) $15,400

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Biglerville High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 223rd of 693 High schoolsRanks 380th of 674 High schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Biglerville High School)68.516.2
 52.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Biglerville High School)77.354.5
 22.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Biglerville High School)77.563.6
 13.9%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students544529
 2.8%
African American910
 11.1%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic141157
 11.3%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White383350
 8.6%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.8%39.3%
 3.5%


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Biglerville High School ranks 171st of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 529 students attended Biglerville High School.

Biglerville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Biglerville Elementary School
Middle : Upper Adams Middle School

Students at Biglerville High School are 66% White, 30% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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