- Enrollment
- 2,319
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chambersburg, PA
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
Federal NCES profile for Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420555007449
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Chambersburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Chambersburg, PA.
School address
District: Chambersburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420555007449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 420555007449 · Chambersburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 22.8:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students)
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chambersburg A
Chambersburg Area Shs
2,319 students
- Chambersburg A
Chambersburg Area Ms - North
1,072 students
- Chambersburg A
Chambersburg Area Ms - South
1,025 students
- This school 706
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
706 students
- Benjamin Chamb 583
Benjamin Chambers El Sch
583 students
- Hamilton Heigh 553
Hamilton Heights El Sch
553 students
What this shows Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch compares
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 68% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$14,878
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chambersburg Area Sd reports $14,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area Shs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - North | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - South | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Chambers El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Heights El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Chambersburg
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~706 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
How many students attend Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch has 706 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chambersburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is 22.8:1, which is 68% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch?
30.9% of students at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch?
The largest demographic group at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Chambersburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch rank among high schools in Chambersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Chambersburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chambersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Chambersburg Area Sd?
Besides Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch, Chambersburg Area Sd also operates Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students), Chambersburg Area Ms - North (1,072 students), and Chambersburg Area Ms - South (1,025 students). See the Chambersburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.