Very Good
#837 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 29% in state
Shippensburg Area Shs
High School · Shippensburg Area Sd · Shippensburg, PA
A Shippensburg Area Sd high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
317 North Morris Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257
- Math 58% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shippensburg Area Shs score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 61% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shippensburg 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,172/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shippensburg), 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
$71,504
Median home value
$219,200
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Middle Run Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.3 | 1–9 | 2.7 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Shippensburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shippensburg Area Shs is listed in Shippensburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shippensburg Area Shs
Shippensburg Area Shs is a public high school in Shippensburg, PA, part of Shippensburg Area Sd, serving approximately 1,125 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shippensburg Area Shs
What grades does Shippensburg Area Shs serve?
Shippensburg Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Shippensburg Area Shs?
Shippensburg Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shippensburg Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Shippensburg Area Shs is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shippensburg Area Shs rank in PA?
Shippensburg Area Shs ranks #837 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Shippensburg Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Shippensburg Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Shippensburg Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shippensburg Area Shs has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shippensburg Area Shs a charter school?
No, Shippensburg Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shippensburg Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Shippensburg Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shippensburg Area Shs?
53.5% of students at Shippensburg 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
- 1,125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (717) 530-2730
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17257)
- 29,116
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 17257; 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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