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Camp Hill Sr. High School vs. Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School

Should you attend Camp Hill Sr. High School or Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Camp Hill Sr. High School
100 S 24th St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School
500 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Camp Hill Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades 9-12, Camp Hill Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,371 students in grades 9-12, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
418 students
1,371 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Camp Hill Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Camp Hill Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
101 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Camp Hill Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Camp Hill Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Camp Hill School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#781 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#651 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Camp Hill Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Camp Hill Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Camp Hill School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Camp Hill Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Camp Hill School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Camp Hill Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Camp Hill School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Camp Hill Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Camp Hill School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Camp Hill Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
91
320
Grade 10 Students
112
393
Grade 11 Students
112
344
Grade 12 Students
103
314

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Camp Hill Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Camp Hill School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Camp Hill Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Camp Hill School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Camp Hill Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Camp Hill School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Camp Hill Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Camp Hill School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Camp Hill Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Camp Hill School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Camp Hill Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Camp Hill School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Camp Hill Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Camp Hill School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Camp Hill Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Camp Hill School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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