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#1336 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 47% in state
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
High School · Chambersburg Area Sd · Chambersburg, PA
A Chambersburg Area Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2459 Loop Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202
- Math 46% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 54% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,236/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chambersburg), 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
$94,366
Median home value
$257,700
Median rent
$1,094/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Career and Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Shalom Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Calvary Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 1–10 | 2.0 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Chambersburg Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,324 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chambersburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #8 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is listed in Chambersburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is a public high school in Chambersburg, PA, part of Chambersburg Area Sd, serving approximately 684 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,336 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
What grades does Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch serve?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch has an enrollment of approximately 684 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch rank in PA?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch ranks #1,336 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch 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 Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch a charter school?
No, Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch a Title I school?
No, Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch?
49.1% of students at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch 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
- 684
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (717) 261-5656
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 17202)
- 32,772
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 17202; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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