At a glance
Reported students
1,559
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
110.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397.5
Carlisle Area HS: 1,559 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,536
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113.77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Carlisle Area HS
Carlisle Area HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Carlisle. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Carlisle Area SD. NCES reports 1,559 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.9%) and Black (12.4%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 23 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carlisle Area HS
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 110.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.9%
- Hispanic11.5%
- Black12.4%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
23 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carlisle Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wilson MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
604 reported students
Lamberton MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
583 reported students
Crestview El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
541 reported students
Bellaire El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
407 reported students
Hamilton El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
388 reported students
Mooreland El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
372 reported students
Public schools near Carlisle Area HS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson MS Middle · Carlisle Area SD | 06–08 | 604 | 0.3 mi |
| Bellaire El Sch Elementary · Carlisle Area SD | KG–05 | 407 | 0.5 mi |
| Boiling Springs HS High · South Middleton SD | 09–12 | 707 | 5.3 mi |
| Cumberland Valley HS High · Cumberland Valley SD | 09–12 | 3,163 | 8 mi |
| Big Spring HS High · Big Spring SD | 09–12 | 764 | 9.5 mi |
| Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center High · Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center | 09–12 | 28 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Area HS
What grades does Carlisle Area HS serve?
Carlisle Area HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Carlisle Area SD.
How many students attend Carlisle Area HS?
Carlisle Area HS reported 1,559 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,536 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carlisle Area HS?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 1,559 students and 110.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carlisle Area HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carlisle Area HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carlisle Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Carlisle Area HS in?
Carlisle Area HS is part of Carlisle Area SD, based in Carlisle, PA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carlisle Area HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilson MS (0.3 mi), Bellaire El Sch (0.5 mi), Boiling Springs HS (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.