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#1335 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 47% in state
Carlisle Area HS
High School · Carlisle Area Sd · Carlisle, PA
A Carlisle Area Sd high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
540 W. North St., Carlisle, PA 17013
- Math 38% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carlisle Area HS score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carlisle Area HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,322/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlisle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,150
Median home value
$221,800
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merakey Autism Center CarlislePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| River Rock Academy-carlislePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–11 | 2.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Yellow Breeches Educational CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | 1–12 | 4.7 mi | 175 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Carlisle Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlisle Area HS is listed in Carlisle Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlisle Area HS
Carlisle Area HS is a public high school in Carlisle, PA, part of Carlisle Area Sd, serving approximately 1,581 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,335 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlisle Area HS
What grades does Carlisle Area HS serve?
Carlisle Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carlisle Area HS?
Carlisle Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Area HS is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlisle Area HS rank in PA?
Carlisle Area HS ranks #1,335 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Carlisle Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlisle Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carlisle Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlisle Area HS has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carlisle Area HS a charter school?
No, Carlisle Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlisle Area HS a Title I school?
No, Carlisle Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlisle Area HS?
44.5% of students at Carlisle Area HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (717) 240-6800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17013)
- 37,738
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17013; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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