Serving 719 students in grades 9-12, Chambersburg Area Career Magnet 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School's student population of 719 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet 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 Career Magnet School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#796 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School's ranking?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School is ranked #796 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School often compared to?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chambersburg Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School?
719 students attend Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School offer ?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School part of?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School is part of Chambersburg Area School District.
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