For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,559 students in Carlisle, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Carlisle, PA is Carlisle Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlisle, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Carlisle have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Carlisle, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carlisle Area High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carlisle, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlisle Area High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
623 W. Penn St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carlisle, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carlisle, PA include Carlisle Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carlisle?
1 public high schools are located in Carlisle.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle?
Carlisle public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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