Carlisle Area HS

www.carlisleschools.org

1,559 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carlisle Area High School, located in the borough of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Carlisle Area School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment for students in grades 9 through 12, emphasizing both academic rigor and personal development. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a wide array of core academic subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for advanced placement (AP) and dual-enrollment credits.

Beyond the classroom, Carlisle Area High School is known for fostering a vibrant campus culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities. The school offers a diverse selection of athletics, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience. By integrating community values with a commitment to modern educational standards, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking, civic responsibility, and long-term achievement in its student body.

1,559

Total Students

110.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carlisle Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	934
Hispanic	179
Black	194
Asian	84
Two or More	162
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
934 (59.9%)
Black
194 (12.4%)
Hispanic
179 (11.5%)
Two or More
162 (10.4%)
Asian
84 (5.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carlisle Area SD
Phone:	(717)240-6800
Website:	http://www.carlisleschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	110.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 396

Grade 10 385

Grade 11 392

Grade 12 386