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#1867 of 2,846 schools in PA
Chambersburg Area Shs
High School · Chambersburg Area Sd · Chambersburg, PA
A Chambersburg Area Sd high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
511 S 6th St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
- Math 35% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 75.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chambersburg Area Shs score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chambersburg Area Shs 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$59,645
Median home value
$206,800
Median rent
$1,109/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Chambersburg Area Career Magnet SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Franklin County Career and Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Merakey Education CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.1 mi | 11 | 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.
Chambersburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 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 Shs is listed in Chambersburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chambersburg Area Shs
Chambersburg Area Shs is a public high school in Chambersburg, PA, part of Chambersburg Area Sd, serving approximately 2,324 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,867 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Chambersburg Area Shs
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chambersburg Area Shs
What grades does Chambersburg Area Shs serve?
Chambersburg Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chambersburg Area Shs?
Chambersburg Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 2,324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Shs is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chambersburg Area Shs rank in PA?
Chambersburg Area Shs ranks #1,867 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Chambersburg Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Chambersburg Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chambersburg Area Shs has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chambersburg Area Shs a charter school?
No, Chambersburg Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chambersburg Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Chambersburg Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chambersburg Area Shs?
60.3% of students at Chambersburg Area Shs 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
- 2,324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (717) 261-3328
- 4-Year Graduation
- 75.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17201)
- 27,575
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 17201; 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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