Serving 1,097 students in grades 9-12, Shippensburg Area Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,097 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shippensburg Area SHS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire Shippensburg Area School District, encompassing approximately 122.4 square miles around the city of Shippensburg, PA. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shippensburg Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Shippensburg Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,097 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,097 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shippensburg Area Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shippensburg Area Sr. High School is 0.44, 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
#1503 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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
94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Grey
School Mascot
The Greyhound
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shippensburg Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Shippensburg Area Sr. High School is ranked #1503 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shippensburg Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Shippensburg Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shippensburg Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Shippensburg Area Sr. High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Shippensburg Area Sr. High School?
1,097 students attend Shippensburg Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Shippensburg Area Sr. High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shippensburg Area Sr. High School?
Shippensburg Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shippensburg Area Sr. High School offer ?
Shippensburg Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shippensburg Area Sr. High School part of?
Shippensburg Area Sr. High School is part of Shippensburg Area School District.
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