Enrollment
706
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420555007449
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Chambersburg · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is a mid-sized high school in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 706 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Pennsylvania schools and 68% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 706 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 556 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #535, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chambersburg Area Sd spends $14,464 per pupil, 20% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chambersburg's high schools, it stands alongside Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students): Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 18:1).
Chambersburg Area Sd also operates Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students) and Chambersburg Area Ms - North (1,072 students) alongside Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch.
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 Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch compares
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,464
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chambersburg Area Sd, which includes Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch.
$14,464
Per student
-20%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 29.0%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 2,319
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~706 students)
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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.
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 35/100 (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 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.
Is Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch a good school?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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