Enrollment
1,333
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Camp Hill, PA
Cedar Cliff Hs
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Cliff Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422583001732
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Cliff Hs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Camp Hill · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Cliff Hs has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Cliff Hs ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Camp Hill, PA.
School address
District: West Shore Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422583001732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Cliff Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Cliff Hs
Cedar Cliff Hs is a large high school in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,333 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,333 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #118, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Camp Hill's high schools, it stands alongside Camp Hill Shs (400 students): Cedar Cliff Hs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
West Shore Sd also operates Red Land Shs (1,061 students) and Crossroads Ms (541 students) alongside Cedar Cliff Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedar Cliff Hs compares
Cedar Cliff Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,333
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Cedar Cliff Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Shore Sd, which includes Cedar Cliff Hs.
$15,015
Per student
-16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 24.6%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cedar Cliff Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Land Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Mill El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fishing Creek El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rossmoyne El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Cliff Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Camp Hill
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Cliff Hs
How many students attend Cedar Cliff Hs?
Cedar Cliff Hs has 1,333 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camp Hill, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Cliff Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Cliff Hs is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Cliff Hs?
36.7% of students at Cedar Cliff Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Cliff Hs?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Cliff Hs is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Camp Hill, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Cliff Hs?
Cedar Cliff Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Cliff Hs rank among public schools in Camp Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Cliff Hs ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Camp Hill, 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 Camp Hill on the city page.
Is Cedar Cliff Hs a good school?
Cedar Cliff Hs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Shore Sd?
Besides Cedar Cliff Hs, West Shore Sd also operates Red Land Shs (1,061 students), Crossroads Ms (541 students), and Red Mill El Sch (457 students). See the West Shore Sd district page for the complete list.
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