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Diversity
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Carlisle Area School District is an above average, public school district located in CARLISLE, PA. It has 5,060 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 35% of students are at least proficient in math and 59% in reading.
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(717) 240-6800
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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About Carlisle Area School District...
- AP Offered
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- Pennsylvania
- Carlisle
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Elementary Schools in Carlisle Area School District
- gradeB+Mooreland Elementary School
- gradeBNorth Dickinson Elementary School
- gradeBCrestview Elementary School
- gradeB minusLetort Elementary School
- gradeB minusHamilton Elementary SchoolRating 3 out of 5 1 review
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
59%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
35%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
88%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1210
417
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
28
68
responses
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More About Carlisle Area School District Academics
Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
5,060
Free or Reduced Lunch
This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.
35.4%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
15:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$63,688
Teachers in First/Second Year
11.2%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$14,269/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
Instruction
62%
Support Services
36%
Other
3%
Living in the Area
Carlisle
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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$55,756
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$964
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$208,900
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$281,900
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Carlisle Area School District Reviews
Rating 3.83 out of 5 82 reviews
Rating 3 out of 5
I really liked CASD whenever I was in Elementary School. I always had good teachers and a good administration that had resources for me. However, in middle school the higher administration became very difficult in terms of helping or working with students and their work. Now, while I like most of my teachers, some of them are also incredibly difficult. While I was in the hospital for blood clots in my lungs, I was treated kindly by some of my teachers, however, others were incredibly difficult. In addition, the higher administration shows favoritism on different sports and their ability to work with them to do half in person days and half online. It took 6 years of battling with them to allow my fellow gymnasts and I to do this despite already doing it for the ballet students not affiliated with the school and every other school sport also.
- Senior
- 2 months ago
Rating 3 out of 5
My thoughts on Carlisle Area School District were off and on, it felt like sports were overvalued, but we never won anything, and it felt like the main goal was to just push students out the door on graduation day rather than to prepare us for actual life. The school wasn't horrible, but I felt that all of the teachers were tired and were overworked. Many of whom I saw working part time jobs in town. It felt like faculty were held on a leash anytime they wanted to do something and administration did everything they could do to look good. The common politics I suppose. All and all, I ended up all right, that's the main point of school really, so CASD wasn't all bad, but it certainly wasn't the shiny new car in the lot either.
- Alum
- 3 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Carlisle High School is a very diverse and unique school which is always ready to help their students in any way possible. I have had a great experience being a student their the past four years and believe the welcoming atmosphere sways largely to students success. The best part of my experience has been connecting with so many new people and being able to pick from a variety of courses. On the other hand, the worst part of my experience at the High School would be the thought of leaving my teachers that have helped me tremendously throughout the years.
- Senior
- 4 months ago
