Shippensburg Area SHS

Shippensburg Area SD
201 Eberly Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
1,138 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Shippensburg Area Senior High School (SASHS) is a public secondary institution located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a central pillar of the Shippensburg Area School District, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus at Eberly Drive serves as a hub for community engagement and student development, emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous coursework with extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its core academic mission, SASHS provides a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that foster school spirit and personal growth. The school is known for its commitment to local community values and strives to create a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating modern learning practices with a tradition of local excellence, Shippensburg Area Senior High School aims to cultivate responsible, informed, and successful graduates who are ready to transition into their post-secondary endeavors.
1,138
Total Students
67.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    895 (78.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    88 (7.7 %)
  • Black
    59 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    47 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    39 (3.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Shippensburg Area SD
Phone: (717)530-2730
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 67.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 301
Grade 10 279
Grade 11 285
Grade 12 273
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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Chambersburg Area SD
2,348 Students
511 S 6th St
Chambersburg, PA 17201 (9.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th