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Shippensburg Area Senior High School

Shippensburg Area SD · Cumberland County · 201 Eberly Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257.0

(717)530-2730

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5/10
#325
Rank 325 out of 625
Top 52%
English Language Arts5/10 · #358 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #246 · 61st percentile
Science4/10 · #403 · 35th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Shippensburg Area Senior High School sits in a quiet Cumberland Valley borough that blends small-town charm with the energy of a college town, thanks to Shippensburg University just down the road. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative bright spot, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a grounded, community-oriented environment over a high-pressure academic atmosphere. Families drawn to affordable South-Central Pennsylvania living, with easy access to Carlisle and Harrisburg, will find a school that feels rooted in its community and offers a well-rounded experience for students who thrive outside the pressure cooker of more competitive suburban districts.

Student Demographics

240 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
175 (73%)
Hispanic
24 (10%)
Asian
17 (7%)
African American
12 (5%)
Multiple Races
8 (3%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners7 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged139 (58%)
Students with Disabilities44 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,097
Enrollment
70.6
Teachers (FTE)
15.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

98.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

16
AP Courses
offered
17.7%
AP Participation
of students
201
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #427 · 36th percentile

18 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found