Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Chambersburg Area Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
511 S 6th St,  Chambersburg, PA
Chambersburg Area School District
3.4
2.5
2,324 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
75%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
D+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
129
Full Time Teachers
129
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
55.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
267:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
54.3%
Hispanic
28.2%
Black
9.1%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 265 Students
Penn State 237 Students
University of Pittsburgh 186 Students
Temple University 153 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 125 Students
Duquesne University 102 Students
Penn State Mont Alto 97 Students
Wilson College 93 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 84 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 100 Students
Psychology 90 Students
Business 77 Students
Biology 72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 42 Students
Political Science and Government 38 Students
Criminology 36 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Education 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 339 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/4/2024
It was an overall good experience with a diverse student background and pretty good teachers. I can only hope it becomes more positive in school culture and student attitude.
3.0 Freshman
3/17/2024
I enjoy the amount of electives available at school, and I've had some really awesome teachers so far, but the discrimination against LGBTQ+ students (on behalf of the administration/school board) is unfortunate.
2.0 Freshman
3/12/2024
This school is really big, it is easy to feel alone. It is also smelly, freezing, and unfun to be in.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 4 Reviews
4.0 parent
3/6/2020
I believe the teachers and staff at CASHS do their best to create a place for all students to learn. The teachers that my children had have seemd to be open to talk about my concerns and have been respectful with me
1.0 parent
1/16/2020
Very disgusted with this school district and ready to pull my 3 children out of there!
1.0 parent
12/9/2016
The most unprofessional staff and faculty I have ever had to deal with. Abuse of power is rampant throughout the office personal. The teachers do not care about their students and have no ambition what so ever. Their band director and assistant have no idea what they are doing, and have repeatedly d...
4.0 other
9/10/2016
The school has many good, challenging classes. As with any school, there are some teachers that aren't great, but the majority work hard and try to give a great education to those willing to learn.

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Chambersburg Area Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chambersburg, PA, in the Chambersburg neighborhood, and is served by the Chambersburg Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 2,324 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Chambersburg Area Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 75%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $251,165. Discover additional schools in the area, like Franklin County Ctc, Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School, Cumberland Valley Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Chambersburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chambersburg Area Senior High School.

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