CHAMBERSBURG AREA CAREER MAGNET SCHOOL
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is a public high school that is part of the Chambersburg Area SD school district, located in Chambersburg, PA with about 650 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 23 teachers, Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School (CMS) is a specialized public high school located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, operating under the Chambersburg Area School District. Unlike a traditional high school, the Magnet School is designed to offer a more focused, personalized learning environment that emphasizes career preparation and academic rigor. It typically serves students in grades 9 through 12, fostering a close-knit community where students benefit from smaller class sizes and direct interaction with faculty who are dedicated to integrated, project-based learning.
The curriculum at the Career Magnet School is specifically engineered to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. By offering specialized pathways and career-oriented programs, the school aims to equip students with the technical skills and professional certifications necessary to succeed in a competitive workforce or to transition smoothly into higher education. Through its commitment to innovation and career readiness, the school serves as a vital educational option for students in the region looking for a learning experience that aligns their academic interests with future career goals.
For more information, contact Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch at (717) 261-5656 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
CHAMBERSBURG AREA CAREER MAGNET SCHOOL is a public school in Chambersburg, PA with about 650 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Chambersburg Area SD
- Total Students:
- 650
- Teachers:
- 23.28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 650 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHAMBERSBURG AREA CAREER MAGNET SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.