Upper Adams School District

The Upper Adams School District is located in Biglerville, PA and includes 5 schools that serve 1,767 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Upper Adams School District spends $8,640 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Upper Adams School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Upper Adams School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Upper Adams School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Upper Adams School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.