Serving 1,533 students in grades 9-12, Carlisle Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlisle Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Carlisle Area High School's student population of 1,533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carlisle Area High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlisle Area High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
10%
14%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlisle Area High School's ranking?
Carlisle Area High School is ranked #736 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carlisle Area High School often compared to?
Carlisle Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlisle Area High School?
The graduation rate of Carlisle Area High School is 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carlisle Area High School?
1,533 students attend Carlisle Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Carlisle Area High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlisle Area High School?
Carlisle Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carlisle Area High School offer ?
Carlisle Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carlisle Area High School part of?
Carlisle Area High School is part of Carlisle Area SD School District.
School Reviews
2 10/27/2014
this school is horrible! Students get in trouble for things that they wouldn't normaly get in trouble for. some teachers are good, but most of them have a bias toward most students.
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