Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

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Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School ranks 284 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in the Chambersburg Area School District, located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The school has 719 students and is ranked 284 out of 686 high schools in the state, with a 3-star rating.

Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 168 out of 693 Pennsylvania high schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 470 out of 674 in 2022-2023. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and White students performing stronger than male students and students with disabilities. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 81.4% to 97.0% over the past few years, and a low dropout rate between 0.5% and 2.8%. Academically, the school outperforms the district and state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature proficiency for 11th-grade students, but its performance has been mixed in previous years.

Compared to the district's other high school, Chambersburg Area Senior High School, the Career Magnet School outperforms in academic performance on Keystone Exams. However, when compared to nearby schools like McConnellsburg High School and Fannett-Metal Senior High School, the Career Magnet School's performance is more mixed, with the school outperforming in some subject areas but lagging behind in others, particularly in Literature proficiency.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

2459 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202

(717) 261-5656

District: Chambersburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
284^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,073

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 719

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.5%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School ranks better than 58.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (77.5%), Hispanic (14.3%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School is 22.8. (See more...)

Compare Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School employs 31.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School is $11,073.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School 284^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Chambersburg Area School District:

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

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Rank History for Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	51.81	416^th	680	38.8%
2016	49.88	433^rd	677	36.0%
2017	70.17	233^rd	663	64.9%
2018	61.64	340^th	673	49.5%
2019	76.08	168^th	693	75.8%
2021	65.94	226^th	537	57.9%
2022	58.07	316^th	634	50.2%
2023	37.23	470^th	674	30.3%
2024	60.76	284^th	686	58.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.92	403^rd	652	38.2%
2024	57.73	276^th	664	58.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.25	240^th	665	63.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.53	194^th	502	61.4%
2024	34.76	309^th	513	39.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.48	362^nd	662	45.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.30	214^th	252	15.1%
2024	61.56	90^th	274	67.2%

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Rank History for White students at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.81	471^st	577	18.4%
2024	54.85	272^nd	595	54.3%

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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 Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	326	21	0	39	1	0	12	399
2014	344	18	2	60	1	0	17	442
2015	389	15	6	50	1	0	18	479
2016	563	20	8	64	1	0	29	685
2017	532	23	11	61	3	0	31	661
2018	529	20	12	59	4	1	25	650
2019	547	24	14	67	3	1	23	679
2020	552	26	18	75	4	0	27	702
2021	571	33	12	80	2	0	27	725
2022	541	27	8	90	0	0	24	690
2023	557	21	6	103	0	1	31	719

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 Career Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	399	23.5	16.9	33.8
2014	442	22.5	19.6	38
2015	479	26.0	18.4	37
2016	685	33.0	20.7	41.2
2017	661	24.0	27.5	22.5
2018	650	23.2	27.9	23.1
2019	679	23.2	29.2	28.1
2020	702	31.2	22.5	28.2
2021	725	27.2	26.6	30.5
2022	690	30.4	22.6	21.9
2023	719	31.4	22.8	34.4

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 Career Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	399	23.5	16.9	33.8
2014	442	22.5	19.6	38
2015	479	26.0	18.4	37
2016	685	33.0	20.7	41.2
2017	661	24.0	27.5	22.5
2018	650	23.2	27.9	23.1
2019	679	23.2	29.2	28.1
2020	702	31.2	22.5	28.2
2021	725	27.2	26.6	30.5
2022	690	30.4	22.6	21.9
2023	719	31.4	22.8	34.4

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 Career Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$181 (1.8%)	$9,820 (98.2%)	$10,001
2020	$141 (1.4%)	$9,873 (98.6%)	$10,014
2021	$457 (4.6%)	$9,408 (95.4%)	$9,865
2022	$396 (3.6%)	$10,676 (96.4%)	$11,072

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 168^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 470^th of 674 High schools	45.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School)	78.1	21.2	56.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School)	75	46.5	28.5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School)	80.4	51.3	29.1%
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	679	719	5.9%
African American	24	21	12.5%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	14	6	57.1%
Hispanic	67	103	53.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	547	557	1.8%
Two or More Races	23	31	34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.1%	34.4%	6.2%

Schools Near Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2459 Loop Road	Chambersburg	17202	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	Yes	No	No	(717) 261-5656	719	31	22.8	34.4%	557 (77.5%)	21 (2.9%)	103 (14.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.3%)	60.8	284^th of 686 public high schools	58.6%		37.2	470^th of 674 public high schools	30.3%	186	45.9	56.4	61.4	$11,073	$396	$10,677
Franklin County Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	2463 Loop Rd	Chambersburg	17202	Franklin County	Franklin County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(717) 263-9033	1	28	.0		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Chambersburg Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	511 S 6th St	Chambersburg	17201	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 261-3328	2,348	129	18.1	60.2%	1,275 (54.3%)	213 (9.1%)	663 (28.2%)	41 (1.7%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	150 (6.4%)	35.9	483^rd of 686 public high schools	29.6%		23.3	542^nd of 674 public high schools	19.6%	59	34.6	40.0	49.8	$13,320	$670	$12,650
Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 S Ridge Ave	Greencastle	17225	Franklin County	Greencastle-Antrim School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 597-3226	1,047	52	20.0	32.3%	913 (87.2%)	22 (2.1%)	45 (4.3%)	18 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.5%)	64.3	254^th of 686 public high schools	63.0%		67.4	235^th of 674 public high schools	65.1%	19	48.1	56.1	65.2	$11,523	$136	$11,387
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un	Public	7-12	10056 South Mountain Rd	South Mountain	17261	Franklin County	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit	No	No	No	No	(717) 749-4511	11	8	1.3		4 (36.4%)	6 (54.5%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Waynesboro Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	550 E 2nd St	Waynesboro	17268	Franklin County	Waynesboro Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 762-1191	1,439	73	19.7	47.1%	1,186 (82.4%)	45 (3.1%)	99 (6.9%)	13 (0.9%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (6.3%)	60.4	290^th of 686 public high schools	57.7%		68.2	223^rd of 674 public high schools	66.9%	67	46.8	52.3	64.0	$12,504	$1,002	$11,502
James Buchanan High School	Public	9-12	4773 Fort Loudon Rd	Mercersburg	17236	Franklin County	Tuscarora School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 328-2146	735	48	15.4	93.5%	669 (91.0%)	6 (0.8%)	24 (3.3%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (3.9%)	54	356^th of 686 public high schools	48.1%		67.8	229^th of 674 public high schools	66.0%	127	39.9	56.8	56.7	$6,278	$366	$5,912
Shippensburg Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 Eberly Drive	Shippensburg	17257	Cumberland County	Shippensburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 530-2730	1,138	68	16.8	46.3%	895 (78.6%)	59 (5.2%)	88 (7.7%)	47 (4.1%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.7%)	39 (3.4%)	62.9	262^nd of 686 public high schools	61.8%		50.6	377^th of 674 public high schools	44.1%	115	57.8	47.7	63.8	$11	$00	$11
Fannett-Metal Senior High School	Public	9-12	14823 Path Valley Road	Willow Hill	17271	Franklin County	Fannett-Metal School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 349-2363	128	21	6.0	93.0%	125 (97.7%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.6	459^th of 686 public high schools	33.1%		44.3	428^th of 674 public high schools	36.5%	31	35.9	41.1	56.4	$18,459	$2,983	$15,476
McConnellsburg High School	Public	9-12	151 E Cherry St	Mc Connellsburg	17233	Fulton County	Central Fulton School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 485-3195	291	16	17.7	25.4%	270 (92.8%)	6 (2.1%)	9 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	65.7	242^nd of 686 public high schools	64.7%		63.9	263^rd of 674 public high schools	61.0%	21	57.6	42.4	72.9	$16,125	$1,187	$14,938

Frequently Asked Questions about Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

What district is Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School?

Students at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School are 77% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School a good school?

Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School ranks 284^th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School.

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