District Overview
Located at 161 North Main Street in Biglerville, Pennsylvania, Upper Adams School District is an active, traditional public school system set within a distant rural community in the broader Gettysburg metropolitan area. The district operates four public schools providing comprehensive educational pathways spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled a total student body of 1,568 pupils, comprising 772 female and 796 male students. The student population reflects a diverse demographic mix, including 1,049 White, 471 Hispanic, 23 multiracial, 15 Black, 8 Pacific Islander, 1 Asian, and 1 American Indian student, fostering an inclusive environment across all primary, middle, and high school levels.

To effectively serve its student body, Upper Adams School District maintains a robust staffing model consisting of 383.94 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. The district's core instructional team includes 268.88 FTE teachers and 12.00 FTE instructional aides, bolstered by 103.06 FTE operational and support staff members to ensure a high standard of academic and logistical support across all four facilities. Class cohorts are well-balanced throughout the district, scaling from an entering class of 90 kindergarteners up to 146 graduating high school seniors. Families, prospective students, and educational researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and community initiatives can contact administration by phone at (717) 677-7191 or explore online resources through their official website at www.upperadams.org.
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Total Schools
1,568
Total Students
268.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Adams SD
Demographic Student Count
White1,049
Hispanic471
Black15
Asian1
Two or More23
American Indian1
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    1,049 (66.9%)
  • Hispanic
    471 (30.0%)
  • Two or More
    23 (1.5%)
  • Black
    15 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Upper Adams SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle2
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,568*
Teachers (FTE):268.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in Upper Adams SD
Found 4 Schools