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#1446 of 2,846 schools in PA
Cedar Cliff HS
High School · West Shore Sd · Camp Hill, PA
A West Shore Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1301 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
- Math 52% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cedar Cliff HS score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar Cliff 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,113/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camp Hill), 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
$88,889
Median home value
$261,900
Median rent
$1,270/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Camp Hill ShsEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Al-hudaPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 100 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Shore Sd
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Cliff HS is listed in West Shore SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Cliff HS
Cedar Cliff HS is a public high school in Camp Hill, PA, part of West Shore Sd, serving approximately 1,359 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,446 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Cliff HS
What grades does Cedar Cliff HS serve?
Cedar Cliff HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar Cliff HS?
Cedar Cliff HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Cliff HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Cliff HS is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Cliff HS rank in PA?
Cedar Cliff HS ranks #1,446 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cedar Cliff HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Cliff HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Cedar Cliff HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Cliff HS has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cedar Cliff HS a charter school?
No, Cedar Cliff HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Cliff HS a Title I school?
No, Cedar Cliff HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Cliff HS?
41.0% of students at Cedar Cliff 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
- 1,359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (717) 737-8654
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17011)
- 38,642
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 17011; 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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