Serving 684 students in grades 9-12, Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.39, 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
#1929 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School's ranking?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School is ranked #1929 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School?
684 students attend Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School students are White, 15% 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 21:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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