Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Summary:

Chambersburg Area Senior High School is a public high school located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,348 students. The school is part of the Chambersburg Area School District, which is ranked 350 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chambersburg Area Senior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, ranking between 377 and 542 out of 600-700 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Keystone Exams, which are standardized tests in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, has been consistently below the state average. Its four-year graduation rate has ranged from 83.4% to 87.5%, which is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has been between 1.6% and 4.3%, which is higher than the state's average. The school has a high percentage of students (60.22% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population.

Interestingly, Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School, a public magnet school within the same district, has consistently outperformed Chambersburg Area Senior High School on Keystone Exams and has a higher statewide ranking. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking higher for female students compared to male students, and lower for Hispanic students and English Language Learner students compared to other subgroups. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, its student-teacher ratio of 18.1 in 2022-2023 is higher than nearby schools like Fairfield Area High School (11.4) and Fannett-Metal Senior High School (6.0), which have lower per-student spending.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 511 S 6th St
       Chambersburg, PA  17201-3405


(717) 261-3328

District: Chambersburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
483rd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,320 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  2,348

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.3%
Hispanic:
28.2%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chambersburg Area Senior High School ranks worse than 70.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.3%), Hispanic (28.2%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Senior High School is 18.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chambersburg Area Senior High School is $13,320.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chambersburg Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chambersburg Area Senior High School 483rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Chambersburg Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Chambersburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chambersburg Area School District 350th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chambersburg Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.55 423rd 583 27.4%
2004 46.34 370th 590 37.3%
2005 50.71 362nd 593 39.0%
2006 44.58 412th 604 31.8%
2007 59.08 303rd 615 50.7%
2008 51.24 368th 621 40.7%
2009 50.82 379th 632 40.0%
2010 44.09 442nd 649 31.9%
2011 51.13 401st 660 39.2%
2012 40.38 477th 664 28.2%
2013 47.78 376th 591 36.4%
2014 40.18 414th 580 28.6%
2015 47.82 442nd 680 35.0%
2016 52.13 419th 677 38.1%
2017 40.08 475th 663 28.4%
2018 50.05 436th 673 35.2%
2019 56.27 377th 693 45.6%
2021 35.60 403rd 537 25.0%
2022 40.24 451st 634 28.9%
2023 23.30 542nd 674 19.6%
2024 35.92 483rd 686 29.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.62 127th 129 1.6%
2024 26.45 114th 150 24.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.91 73rd 85 14.1%
2024 22.97 77th 84 8.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.24 575th 652 11.8%
2024 21.27 548th 664 17.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.08 434th 665 34.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.48 375th 502 25.3%
2024 25.58 389th 513 24.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.25 490th 662 26.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.16 156th 260 40.0%
2024 34.66 184th 284 35.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.17 222nd 252 11.9%
2024 19.77 228th 274 16.8%
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Rank History for White students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.47 482nd 577 16.5%
2024 50.14 310th 595 47.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Chambersburg Area Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1874 95 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1989
1989 1812 98 14 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1934
1990 1718 87 15 15 4 n/a n/a 0 1839
1991 1728 83 25 15 8 n/a n/a 0 1859
1992 1683 66 31 22 5 n/a n/a 0 1807
1993 1678 85 20 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1809
1994 1570 92 15 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1697
1995 1582 108 14 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1730
1996 1582 108 14 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1730
1997 1566 95 15 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1704
1998 1571 89 20 37 1 n/a n/a 0 1718
1999 1586 90 22 33 2 n/a n/a 0 1733
2000 1555 107 22 44 2 n/a n/a 0 1730
2001 1570 105 20 54 1 n/a n/a 0 1750
2002 1542 122 32 67 3 n/a n/a 0 1766
2003 1542 122 32 67 3 n/a n/a 0 1766
2004 1532 119 34 72 3 n/a n/a 0 1760
2005 1508 143 32 88 3 n/a n/a 0 1774
2006 1573 146 24 112 3 n/a n/a 0 1858
2007 1581 166 22 123 2 n/a n/a 0 1894
2008 1651 180 26 125 1 n/a n/a 0 1983
2009 1583 166 17 130 6 n/a n/a 48 1950
2010 1413 123 14 148 4 n/a n/a 65 1767
2011 1329 154 23 186 5 0 1 0 1698
2012 1852 240 34 288 6 1 19 0 2440
2013 1486 196 33 275 8 0 37 0 2035
2014 1435 199 35 317 4 0 64 0 2054
2015 1413 210 32 366 5 1 90 0 2117
2016 1394 203 33 389 6 1 105 0 2131
2017 1407 204 31 419 3 1 94 0 2159
2018 1338 211 25 431 4 0 103 0 2112
2019 1284 214 28 479 2 0 89 0 2096
2020 1268 221 30 514 5 1 89 0 2128
2021 1251 214 32 542 8 1 134 0 2182
2022 1272 217 37 603 6 2 148 0 2285
2023 1275 213 41 663 5 1 150 0 2348

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 Chambersburg Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1989 116.2 17.1 n/a
1989 1934 109.0 17.7 n/a
1990 1839 103.2 17.8 0
1991 1859 104.4 17.8 n/a
1992 1807 105.4 17.1 n/a
1993 1809 99.5 18.2 n/a
1994 1697 96.9 17.5 n/a
1995 1730 94.5 18.3 n/a
1996 1730 94.5 18.3 n/a
1997 1704 97.0 17.6 n/a
1998 1718 98.7 17.4 n/a
1999 1733 103.0 16.8 n/a
2000 1730 102.7 16.8 9
2001 1750 98.5 17.8 8.5
2002 1766 102.0 17.3 8.2
2003 1766 102.0 17.3 8.2
2004 1760 102.0 17.3 8.8
2005 1774 105.0 16.9 8.2
2006 1858 105.5 17.6 17.4
2007 1894 110.4 17.2 17.1
2008 1983 116.6 17.0 16.8
2009 1950 114.4 17.0 21.5
2010 1767 114.1 15.4 26.1
2011 1698 111.1 15.2 29.6
2012 2440 144.5 16.8 31
2013 2035 121.8 16.7 34.4
2014 2054 126.5 16.2 42.5
2015 2117 122.0 17.3 47.8
2016 2131 126.0 16.9 51.2
2017 2159 134.6 16.0 37.9
2018 2112 131.0 16.1 39.1
2019 2096 132.5 15.8 46.4
2020 2128 122.0 17.4 50.5
2021 2182 118.0 18.4 55.5
2022 2285 128.0 17.8 45
2023 2348 129.0 18.1 60.2

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 Chambersburg Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1989 116.2 17.1 n/a
1989 1934 109.0 17.7 n/a
1990 1839 103.2 17.8 0
1991 1859 104.4 17.8 n/a
1992 1807 105.4 17.1 n/a
1993 1809 99.5 18.2 n/a
1994 1697 96.9 17.5 n/a
1995 1730 94.5 18.3 n/a
1996 1730 94.5 18.3 n/a
1997 1704 97.0 17.6 n/a
1998 1718 98.7 17.4 n/a
1999 1733 103.0 16.8 n/a
2000 1730 102.7 16.8 9
2001 1750 98.5 17.8 8.5
2002 1766 102.0 17.3 8.2
2003 1766 102.0 17.3 8.2
2004 1760 102.0 17.3 8.8
2005 1774 105.0 16.9 8.2
2006 1858 105.5 17.6 17.4
2007 1894 110.4 17.2 17.1
2008 1983 116.6 17.0 16.8
2009 1950 114.4 17.0 21.5
2010 1767 114.1 15.4 26.1
2011 1698 111.1 15.2 29.6
2012 2440 144.5 16.8 31
2013 2035 121.8 16.7 34.4
2014 2054 126.5 16.2 42.5
2015 2117 122.0 17.3 47.8
2016 2131 126.0 16.9 51.2
2017 2159 134.6 16.0 37.9
2018 2112 131.0 16.1 39.1
2019 2096 132.5 15.8 46.4
2020 2128 122.0 17.4 50.5
2021 2182 118.0 18.4 55.5
2022 2285 128.0 17.8 45
2023 2348 129.0 18.1 60.2

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 Chambersburg Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $267 (2.1%) $12,715 (97.9%) $12,982
2020 $239 (1.9%) $12,361 (98.1%) $12,600
2021 $652 (5.1%) $12,041 (94.9%) $12,693
2022 $670 (5.0%) $12,650 (95.0%) $13,320

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chambersburg Area Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 377th of 693 High schoolsRanks 542nd of 674 High schools
 26%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Chambersburg Area Senior High School)60.914.6
 46.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Chambersburg Area Senior High School)61.932.4
 29.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Chambersburg Area Senior High School)72.647.7
 24.9%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20962348
 12%
African American214213
 0.5%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian2841
 46.4%
Hispanic479663
 38.4%
Pacific Islander01
White12841275
 0.7%
Two or More Races89150
 68.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.4%60.2%
 13.8%


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Chambersburg Area Senior High School ranks 483rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School are 54% White, 28% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,348 students attended Chambersburg Area Senior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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