Camp Hill High School is a coeducational public high school located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Camp Hill School District and is the smallest public high school in Cumberland County. It is located approximately ten minutes from the city of Harrisburg.
Serving 400 students in grades 9-12, Camp Hill Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Camp Hill SHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 2.1 square miles in Camp Hill, PA. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Camp Hill Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Camp Hill Sr. High School's student population of 400 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Rankings
Camp Hill Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Camp Hill Sr. High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camp Hill Sr. High School's ranking?
Camp Hill Sr. High School is ranked #781 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Camp Hill Sr. High School often compared to?
Camp Hill Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, Cedar Cliff High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Camp Hill Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Camp Hill Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Camp Hill Sr. High School?
400 students attend Camp Hill Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Camp Hill Sr. High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Camp Hill Sr. High School?
Camp Hill Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Camp Hill Sr. High School offer ?
Camp Hill Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Camp Hill Sr. High School part of?
Camp Hill Sr. High School is part of Camp Hill School District.
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