Carlisle Area HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 · Carlisle Area SD
#185 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#2454 of 16,910 nationally
About Carlisle Area HS
Carlisle Area HS is a public high located in Carlisle, in the Carlisle Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,559 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 185th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,559.
There are 10 schools in Carlisle; Carlisle Area HS ranks 1st of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carlisle Area HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,559
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carlisle Area HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wilson MS
Carlisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students · 468 m away
Bellaire El Sch
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students · 732 m away
Mooreland El Sch
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 1.4 km away
Hamilton El Sch
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students · 1.9 km away
Letort El Sch
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
225 students · 2.1 km away
Crestview El Sch
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students · 2.2 km away
Lamberton MS
Carlisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students · 2.5 km away
Middlesex El Sch
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students · 7.6 km away
Yellow Breeches MS
Boiling Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students · 8.4 km away
Boiling Springs HS
Boiling Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
707 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Quakertown Community HS
Quakertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,570 students
Central Dauphin East SHS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,573 students
Nazareth Area HS
Nazareth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,607 students
Perkiomen Valley HS
Collegeville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,616 students
Pocono Mountain West HS
Pocono Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,501 students
Methacton HS
Eagleville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,499 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carlisle Area HS a good school?
Carlisle Area HS has a Success Index (US) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #185 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carlisle Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carlisle Area HS ranks #185 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #2454 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carlisle Area HS?
Carlisle Area HS had 1,559 students in 2025.
Is Carlisle Area HS a elementary school or a high school?
Carlisle Area HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carlisle Area HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carlisle Area HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.