Cedar Cliff High School is located in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, and is older of the two high schools in the West Shore School District. It was formed in 1959 with the merger of West Shore High School and New Cumberland High School.
Serving 1,333 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Cliff High School ranks in the top 50% 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 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 1,333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Cliff High School serves the northwest part of Camp Hill, PA, covering an area of approximately 21.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Cliff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cedar Cliff High School's student population of 1,333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedar Cliff High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Cliff High School is 0.54, 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
#1055 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
16%
16%
Black
9%
14%
White
65%
60%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold, Silver
School Mascot
Colts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Cliff High School's ranking?
Cedar Cliff High School is ranked #1055 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cedar Cliff High School often compared to?
Cedar Cliff High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, Camp Hill Sr. High School, Cumberland Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Cliff High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Cliff High School is 87%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Cedar Cliff High School?
1,333 students attend Cedar Cliff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cedar Cliff High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Cliff High School?
Cedar Cliff High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Cliff High School offer ?
Cedar Cliff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cedar Cliff High School part of?
Cedar Cliff High School is part of West Shore School District.
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