Carlisle Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,977 students in Carlisle Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Carlisle Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Carlisle Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
233 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
581 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
561 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
11%
14%
# White Students
3,086 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
62%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
504 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
354
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
397
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
394
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
372
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
397
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
365
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
389
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
364
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
367
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
438
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
400
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
386
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
354
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,967 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,469 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Carlisle Area School District?
Carlisle Area School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,977 students.
What is the rank of Carlisle Area School District?
Carlisle Area School District is ranked #295 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle Area School District?
62% of Carlisle Area School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlisle Area School District?
Carlisle Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Carlisle Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,469 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 4,977 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
