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Shippensburg Area School District

317 N Morris St
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Shippensburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,670 students in Shippensburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Shippensburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,670 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Shippensburg Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#324 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
39%
38%
55%
55%
54%
57%
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
6%
14%
% White
74%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,110 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,122 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,110
$23,696
Spending / Student
$14,122
$23,119

Best Shippensburg Area School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Shippensburg University, 1871
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Nancy Grayson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Lurgan Avenue
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2770
Grades: K-3
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
James Burd Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Brad Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2780
Grades: K-3
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Shippensburg Area Intrm School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Hollar Avenue
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-3189
Grades: 4-5
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Shippensburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Eberly Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #66.
Shippensburg Area Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Park Place
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shippensburg Area School District?
Shippensburg Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,670 students.
What is the rank of Shippensburg Area School District?
Shippensburg Area School District is ranked #322 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shippensburg Area School District?
74% of Shippensburg Area School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shippensburg Area School District?
Shippensburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Shippensburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,122 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,670 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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