- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carlisle, PA
Carlisle Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420501001694
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle Area Hs earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle Area Hs ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Carlisle, PA.
School address
District: Carlisle Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420501001694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Carlisle Area Hs held near 1,581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.3 → 110.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 420501001694 · Carlisle, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,559 enr · 13.9:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Ms (604 students)
Carlisle Area Hs held near 1,581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.3 → 110.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Carlisle Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carlisle Area Hs
1,559 students
- Wilson Ms 604
Wilson Ms
604 students
- Lamberton Ms 583
Lamberton Ms
583 students
- Crestview El S 541
Crestview El Sch
541 students
- Bellaire El Sc 407
Bellaire El Sch
407 students
- Hamilton El Sc 388
Hamilton El Sch
388 students
What this shows Carlisle Area Hs reports 1,559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlisle Area Hs compares
Carlisle Area Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,559 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,559
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
African American 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Carlisle Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlisle Area Sd reports $16,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlisle Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamberton Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestview El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Area Hs
How many students attend Carlisle Area Hs?
Carlisle Area Hs has 1,559 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carlisle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,578 (2022-23) → 1,581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle Area Hs is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlisle Area Hs?
36.7% of students at Carlisle Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle Area Hs is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Carlisle, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle Area Hs?
Carlisle Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlisle Area Hs rank among public schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle Area Hs ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Carlisle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carlisle on the city page.
What other schools are in Carlisle Area Sd?
Besides Carlisle Area Hs, Carlisle Area Sd also operates Wilson Ms (604 students), Lamberton Ms (583 students), and Crestview El Sch (541 students). See the Carlisle Area Sd district page for the complete list.