Serving 1,581 students in grades 9-12, Carlisle Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlisle Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Carlisle Area High School's student population of 1,581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Bison
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
School Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Carlisle Area High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlisle Area High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#570 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
11%
14%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlisle Area High School's ranking?
Carlisle Area High School is ranked #570 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carlisle Area High School often compared to?
Carlisle Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlisle Area High School?
The graduation rate of Carlisle Area High School is 86%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carlisle Area High School?
1,581 students attend Carlisle Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Carlisle Area High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlisle Area High School?
Carlisle Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carlisle Area High School offer ?
Carlisle Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carlisle Area High School part of?
Carlisle Area High School is part of Carlisle Area School District.
School Reviews
2 10/27/2014
this school is horrible! Students get in trouble for things that they wouldn't normaly get in trouble for. some teachers are good, but most of them have a bias toward most students.
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