Is Carlisle Area High School a good school?

Carlisle Area High School ranks 247 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carlisle Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,578 students attended Carlisle Area High School.

What is the racial makeup of Carlisle Area High School?

Students at Carlisle Area High School are 66% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools feed into Carlisle Area High School?

Carlisle Area High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bellaire Elementary School Elementary : Crestview Elementary School Elementary : Hamilton Elementary School Elementary : Letort Elementary School Elementary : Mooreland Elementary School Elementary : Mt Holly Springs Elementary School Elementary : North Dickinson Elementary School Middle : Lamberton Middle School Middle : Wilson Middle School

Carlisle Area High School

Summary:

Carlisle Area High School is a public high school serving 1,578 students in grades 9-12 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Carlisle Area School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and high graduation and low dropout rates compared to many nearby schools.

Carlisle Area High School has a more racially diverse student body than surrounding schools, with 66.16% White, 10.39% African American, 10.77% Hispanic, and 3.61% Asian students. Academically, the school outperforms the state average on Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. Its four-year graduation rate ranges from 85.5% to 89.1%, and its dropout rate is low, between 0.9% and 2.5%. In comparison, nearby schools like Susquenita High School and West Perry Senior High School have less diverse student populations and lower academic performance on state tests.

However, Carlisle Area High School still lags behind top-performing schools in the region, such as Camp Hill Senior High School and Cumberland Valley High School, in overall state rankings and test scores. The school serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families, with 32.75% to 39.16% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the district has increased spending per student from $8,997 in 2018-2019 to $10,814 in 2021-2022, and the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14 to 14.5.

Detail:

Public 9-12

623 W. Penn St.
Carlisle, PA 17013

(717) 240-6800

District: Carlisle Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
247^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,814

Feeder schools for Carlisle Area High School:

Elementary:	Bellaire Elementary School
	Crestview Elementary School
	Hamilton Elementary School
	Letort Elementary School
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	Mooreland Elementary School
	Mt Holly Springs Elementary School
	North Dickinson Elementary School
Middle:	Lamberton Middle School
	Wilson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 1,578

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

Hispanic:

10.8%

African American:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carlisle Area High School ranks better than 63.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.88. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Carlisle Area High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), Hispanic (10.8%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carlisle Area High School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Carlisle Area High School employs 112.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carlisle Area High School is $10,814.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Carlisle Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle Area High School 247^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Carlisle Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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English Language Learner students:

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Disabled students:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Carlisle Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle Area School District 361^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carlisle Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Carlisle Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	69.16	176^th	583	69.8%
2004	67.64	203^rd	590	65.6%
2005	56.03	308^th	593	48.1%
2006	52.15	354^th	604	41.4%
2007	44.72	433^rd	615	29.6%
2008	43.30	426^th	621	31.4%
2009	58.58	290^th	632	54.1%
2010	60.74	292^nd	649	55.0%
2011	58.81	333^rd	660	49.5%
2012	57.96	343^rd	664	48.3%
2013	59.71	257^th	591	56.5%
2014	63.80	225^th	580	61.2%
2015	65.53	277^th	680	59.3%
2016	68.03	258^th	677	61.9%
2017	61.91	322^nd	663	51.4%
2018	69.34	261^st	673	61.2%
2019	68.71	263^rd	693	62.0%
2021	73.70	152^nd	537	71.7%
2022	54.84	348^th	634	45.1%
2023	65.88	247^th	674	63.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carlisle Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.94	75^th	129	41.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carlisle Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.28	48^th	85	43.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carlisle Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.40	353^rd	652	45.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Carlisle Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.53	129^th	502	74.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Carlisle Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.65	177^th	260	31.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carlisle Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.68	107^th	252	57.5%

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Rank History for White students at Carlisle Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.19	150^th	577	74.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carlisle Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	825	44	22	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	897
1989	774	44	20	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	847
1990	751	38	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	805
1991	666	37	16	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	732
1992	677	30	14	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	727
1993	1429	65	31	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1532
1994	1417	65	31	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1521
1995	1386	76	36	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1508
1996	1386	76	36	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1508
1997	1375	104	33	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1525
1998	1370	108	44	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	1538
1999	1383	107	42	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1551
2000	1428	112	34	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	1599
2001	1381	111	37	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	1559
2002	1367	132	36	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1561
2003	1367	132	36	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1561
2004	1496	146	32	34	14	n/a	n/a	0	1722
2005	1473	146	40	30	5	n/a	n/a	0	1694
2006	1427	144	39	42	11	n/a	n/a	0	1663
2007	1387	141	43	47	7	n/a	n/a	0	1625
2008	1289	145	33	53	5	n/a	n/a	0	1525
2009	1240	143	30	62	3	n/a	n/a	6	1484
2010	1218	160	23	70	2	n/a	n/a	20	1493
2011	1205	159	29	66	2	1	17	0	1479
2012	1130	142	26	77	3	2	82	0	1462
2013	1117	142	22	93	4	2	88	0	1468
2014	1114	142	21	100	4	1	97	0	1479
2015	1151	130	23	114	3	2	99	0	1522
2016	1159	139	25	99	3	0	96	0	1521
2017	1196	129	26	102	4	1	98	0	1556
2018	1166	138	25	115	3	0	93	0	1540
2019	1152	116	26	118	3	0	111	0	1526
2020	1145	128	25	132	4	1	138	0	1573
2021	1080	148	27	141	3	2	130	0	1531
2022	1056	150	34	155	1	1	136	0	1533
2023	1044	164	57	170	1	4	138	0	1578

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carlisle Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	897	62.0	14.4	n/a
1989	847	61.3	13.8	n/a
1990	805	60.5	13.3	0
1991	732	58.0	12.6	n/a
1992	727	54.4	13.3	n/a
1993	1532	89.7	17.1	n/a
1994	1521	95.7	15.9	n/a
1995	1508	98.9	15.2	n/a
1996	1508	98.9	15.2	n/a
1997	1525	97.6	15.6	n/a
1998	1538	101.9	15.1	n/a
1999	1551	101.6	15.3	n/a
2000	1599	104.2	15.3	2.6
2001	1559	109.0	14.3	3
2002	1561	110.0	14.2	4.4
2003	1561	110.0	14.2	4.4
2004	1722	108.6	15.9	2.9
2005	1694	109.2	15.5	4.1
2006	1663	107.7	15.4	14.4
2007	1625	107.7	15.1	15.8
2008	1525	113.1	13.5	15.9
2009	1484	109.4	13.6	17.7
2010	1493	110.6	13.5	23.5
2011	1479	111.3	13.2	22
2012	1462	107.2	13.6	23.7
2013	1468	107.8	13.6	25.1
2014	1479	112.5	13.1	25.8
2015	1522	111.0	13.7	27.9
2016	1521	110.0	13.8	27.7
2017	1556	107.8	14.4	26.6
2018	1540	108.0	14.2	27.6
2019	1526	105.7	14.4	27.7
2020	1573	105.8	14.8	34.3
2021	1531	105.0	14.5	38.1
2022	1533	106.7	14.3	32.7
2023	1578	112.2	14.0	39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carlisle Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	897	62.0	14.4	n/a
1989	847	61.3	13.8	n/a
1990	805	60.5	13.3	0
1991	732	58.0	12.6	n/a
1992	727	54.4	13.3	n/a
1993	1532	89.7	17.1	n/a
1994	1521	95.7	15.9	n/a
1995	1508	98.9	15.2	n/a
1996	1508	98.9	15.2	n/a
1997	1525	97.6	15.6	n/a
1998	1538	101.9	15.1	n/a
1999	1551	101.6	15.3	n/a
2000	1599	104.2	15.3	2.6
2001	1559	109.0	14.3	3
2002	1561	110.0	14.2	4.4
2003	1561	110.0	14.2	4.4
2004	1722	108.6	15.9	2.9
2005	1694	109.2	15.5	4.1
2006	1663	107.7	15.4	14.4
2007	1625	107.7	15.1	15.8
2008	1525	113.1	13.5	15.9
2009	1484	109.4	13.6	17.7
2010	1493	110.6	13.5	23.5
2011	1479	111.3	13.2	22
2012	1462	107.2	13.6	23.7
2013	1468	107.8	13.6	25.1
2014	1479	112.5	13.1	25.8
2015	1522	111.0	13.7	27.9
2016	1521	110.0	13.8	27.7
2017	1556	107.8	14.4	26.6
2018	1540	108.0	14.2	27.6
2019	1526	105.7	14.4	27.7
2020	1573	105.8	14.8	34.3
2021	1531	105.0	14.5	38.1
2022	1533	106.7	14.3	32.7
2023	1578	112.2	14.0	39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carlisle Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$47 (0.5%)	$8,950 (99.5%)	$8,996
2020	$60 (0.7%)	$9,024 (99.3%)	$9,084
2021	$754 (7.0%)	$10,088 (93.0%)	$10,842
2022	$322 (3.0%)	$10,492 (97.0%)	$10,814

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carlisle Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 263^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 247^th of 674 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Carlisle Area High School)	68.7	36.2	32.5%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Carlisle Area High School)	66.6	58.2	8.4%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Carlisle Area High School)	82.4	69.1	13.3%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1526	1578	3.4%
African American	116	164	41.4%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	26	57	119.2%
Hispanic	118	170	44.1%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	1152	1044	9.4%
Two or More Races	111	138	24.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.7%	39.2%	11.4%

Schools Near Carlisle Area High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carlisle Area High School	Public	9-12	623 W. Penn St.	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	1,578	112	14.0	39.2%	1,044 (66.2%)	164 (10.4%)	170 (10.8%)	57 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	138 (8.7%)	65.9	247^th of 674 public high schools	63.4%		54.8	348^th of 634 public high schools	45.1%	101	36.2	58.2	69.1	$10,814	$322	$10,492
Boiling Springs High School	Public	9-12	21 Academy Street	Boiling Springs	17007	Cumberland County	South Middleton School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 258-6484	777	51	15.1	21.6%	669 (86.1%)	13 (1.7%)	16 (2.1%)	38 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.0%)	67.9	228^th of 674 public high schools	66.2%		86.7	49^th of 634 public high schools	92.3%	179	32.5	57.3	75.7	$17,738	$114	$17,625
Cumberland Valley High School	Public	9-12	6746 Carlisle Pike	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 766-0217	3,035	177	17.1	24.7%	2,027 (66.8%)	135 (4.4%)	185 (6.1%)	556 (18.3%)	9 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	122 (4.0%)	91	34^th of 674 public high schools	95.0%		87.2	43^rd of 634 public high schools	93.2%	9	60.7	75.4	85.1	$13,700	$00	$13,700
Big Spring High School	Public	9-12	100 Mount Rock Rd	Newville	17241	Cumberland County	Big Spring School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 776-2436	739	56	13.1	32.6%	679 (91.9%)	8 (1.1%)	23 (3.1%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.2%)	38.1	466^th of 674 public high schools	30.9%		48.3	399^th of 634 public high schools	37.1%	67	15.4	45.8	56.4	$18,947	$431	$18,515
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	110 Old Willow Mill Road	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(717) 697-0354	16	37	.4		12 (75.0%)	1 (6.3%)	2 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	500 S Broad St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 691-4530	1,377	84	16.4	33.0%	1,009 (73.3%)	122 (8.9%)	113 (8.2%)	53 (3.8%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (5.4%)	74.5	155^th of 674 public high schools	77.0%		82.5	89^th of 634 public high schools	86.0%	66	41.8	59.7	76.5	$16,496	$498	$15,998
Northern High School	Public	9-12	653 S Baltimore St	Dillsburg	17019	York County	Northern York County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 432-8691	1,051	62	16.8	21.1%	942 (89.6%)	23 (2.2%)	44 (4.2%)	15 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	22 (2.1%)	74	159^th of 674 public high schools	76.4%		67.7	221^st of 634 public high schools	65.1%	62	29.3	63.0	83.8	$14,189	$331	$13,858
West Perry Senior High School	Public	9-12	2608 Shermans Valley Road	Elliottsburg	17024	Perry County	West Perry School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 789-3931	686	47	14.7	38.5%	651 (94.9%)	4 (0.6%)	15 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.7%)	70	204^th of 674 public high schools	69.7%		62.6	268^th of 634 public high schools	57.7%	64	25.0	60.9	81.9	$44,161	$3,013	$41,149
Loysville Youth Dev Center	Public	5-12	10 Opportunity Drive	Loysville	17047	Perry County	Loysville Youth Dev Center	No	No	No	No	(717) 789-5529	32	14	2.2		1 (3.1%)	26 (81.3%)	4 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)
Susquenita High School	Public	9-12	309 Schoolhouse Rd	Duncannon	17020	Perry County	Susquenita School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 957-6000	503	39	12.7	31.2%	439 (87.3%)	4 (0.8%)	26 (5.2%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.4%)	60.3	293^rd of 674 public high schools	56.5%		52.5	372^nd of 634 public high schools	41.3%	79	38.4	45.0	71.8	$16,293	$04	$16,289

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