Chambersburg Area Senior High School is a public high school located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The school serves grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. Students come from Chambersburg and surrounding townships of Hamilton, Greene, Lurgan, Letterkenny and Guilford.
Serving 2,324 students in grades 9-12, Chambersburg Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School's student population of 2,324 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Chambersburg Area Sr. 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 Chambersburg Area Sr. High School is 0.62, which is more 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
#778 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
8%
14%
White
54%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chambersburg Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School is ranked #778 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chambersburg Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Chambersburg Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School, James Buchanan High School, Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chambersburg Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Chambersburg Area Sr. High School is 78%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chambersburg Area Sr. High School?
2,324 students attend Chambersburg Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Chambersburg Area Sr. High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chambersburg Area Sr. High School?
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chambersburg Area Sr. High School offer ?
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chambersburg Area Sr. High School part of?
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School is part of Chambersburg Area School District.
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