Map of Clearfield County Pennsylvania School Districts

Purchase Line School District is a small, public

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located in central Pennsylvania which covers small areas in two counties. It serves a rural region, including the townships of Montgomery and

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, and the Borough of

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in Indiana County. It also serves the Boroughs of New Washington, Burnside,

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, 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’

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was $12,174, while the

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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

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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

Extracurriculars

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

Sports

The District funds: ;Boys: *

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- AA *

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- AA * Cross country - A *

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- A *

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- AA ;Girls: *Basketball - A *Cross country - A *

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- A *Track and field - AA *Volleyball - A ;Junior high school sports: ;Boys: *Basketball *Football ;Girls: *Basketball *Volleyball According to PIAA directory July 2012

References

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External links

Purchase Line School District

Penna. Inter-Scholastic Athletic Assn.
School districts in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania School districts in Indiana County, Pennsylvania School districts established in 1954 1954 establishments in Pennsylvania