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Franklin County Career and Technology Center

Q: Is Franklin County Career and Technology Center a good school?

Franklin County Career and Technology Center ranks 356 th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

356^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 48% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

The Franklin County Career and Technology Center is a public high school located in Chambersburg, PA, serving grades 9-12. With a small student population of just 13 students, the school is part of the Franklin County Career and Technology Center District, which is ranked 340 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin County Career and Technology Center stands out for its strong academic performance, with 11th-grade students scoring higher than the state average on Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In 2024-2025, the school had 52.2% proficiency in Algebra I, 54.2% in Biology, and 48% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 44.3%, 49.3%, and 62.1% respectively. Additionally, the school has an extremely low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 0.0 to 0.4 over the past 3 years, suggesting a highly personalized learning environment. However, the school serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with a very high free/reduced lunch rate of 76.92% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, Franklin County Career and Technology Center's test scores are generally higher, especially in Algebra I and Biology. The school's small size and specialized vocational focus may provide a unique educational experience for students interested in career and technical pathways. While the school's small size and high poverty rate may present some challenges, the low student-teacher ratio could help mitigate these issues and support the school's continued academic success in serving its economically disadvantaged student population.

Students ?

0.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

76.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2463 Loop Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202-8847

(717) 263-9033

District: Franklin County Career and Technology Center

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

33.3%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 0 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Literature scores 14 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

Pennsylvania avg52%

356^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Bottom 48%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

340^th of 606Franklin County Career and Technology Center among Pennsylvania districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)56th percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)45th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)40th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Biology54%+5 vs state

Algebra I52%+8 vs state

Literature48%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin County Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	2463 Loop Rd	Chambersburg	17202	Franklin County	Franklin County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(717) 263-9033	3	29	.1		2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.3	356^th of 681 public high schools	47.7%					(n/a)	52.2	54.2	48.0
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2459 Loop Road	Chambersburg	17202	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	Yes	No	No	(717) 261-5656	706	33	21.4	47.6%	521 (73.8%)	26 (3.7%)	117 (16.6%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	33 (4.7%)	62.2	277^th of 681 public high schools	59.3%		60.8	284^th of 686 public high schools	58.6%	7	48.6	61.0	58.3	$12,845	$861	$11,984
Chambersburg Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	511 S 6th St	Chambersburg	17201	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 261-3328	2,319	133	17.4	60.4%	1,226 (52.9%)	215 (9.3%)	680 (29.3%)	49 (2.1%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	146 (6.3%)	49	388^th of 681 public high schools	43.0%		35.9	483^rd of 686 public high schools	29.6%	95	40.7	46.2	59.1	$13,923	$567	$13,356
Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 S Ridge Ave	Greencastle	17225	Franklin County	Greencastle-Antrim School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 597-3226	982	56	17.5	38.4%	845 (86.0%)	22 (2.2%)	62 (6.3%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.3%)	77.4	146^th of 681 public high schools	78.6%		64.3	254^th of 686 public high schools	63.0%	108	62.3	61.5	70.3	$13,129	$87	$13,042
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un	Public	7-12	10056 South Mountain Rd	South Mountain	17261	Franklin County	South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit	No	No	No	No	(717) 749-4511	24	8	3.0	87.5%	5 (20.8%)	15 (62.5%)	4 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Waynesboro Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	550 E 2nd St	Waynesboro	17268	Franklin County	Waynesboro Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 762-1191	1,392	80	17.4	50.8%	1,151 (82.7%)	40 (2.9%)	92 (6.6%)	10 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (6.8%)	53.7	350^th of 681 public high schools	48.6%		60.4	290^th of 686 public high schools	57.7%	60	50.3	46.7	56.9	$13,360	$499	$12,861
James Buchanan High School	Public	9-12	4773 Fort Loudon Rd	Mercersburg	17236	Franklin County	Tuscarora School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 328-2146	721	45	16.1	97.9%	658 (91.3%)	5 (0.7%)	21 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	30 (4.2%)	39	460^th of 681 public high schools	32.5%		54	356^th of 686 public high schools	48.1%	104	30.1	50.0	50.0	$12,159	$414	$11,745
Shippensburg Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 Eberly Drive	Shippensburg	17257	Franklin County	Shippensburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 530-2730	1,097	68	16.2	54.9%	814 (74.2%)	58 (5.3%)	101 (9.2%)	77 (7.0%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	38 (3.5%)	53	357^th of 681 public high schools	47.6%		62.9	262^nd of 686 public high schools	61.8%	95	48.0	43.6	60.8	$13	$00	$13
Fannett-Metal Senior High School	Public	9-12	14823 Path Valley Road	Willow Hill	17271	Franklin County	Fannett-Metal School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 349-2363	124	26	4.7	99.2%	121 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	50.1	374^th of 681 public high schools	45.1%		41.6	459^th of 686 public high schools	33.1%	85	44.0	48.0	56.0	$19,050	$1,801	$17,249
McConnellsburg High School	Public	9-12	151 E Cherry St	Mc Connellsburg	17233	Fulton County	Central Fulton School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 485-3195	285	22	12.9	41.8%	262 (91.9%)	5 (1.8%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	64.1	257^th of 681 public high schools	62.3%		65.7	242^nd of 686 public high schools	64.7%	15	52.4	61.9	57.1	$18,026	$1,306	$16,720

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin County Career and Technology Center

What district is Franklin County Career and Technology Center in?

Franklin County Career and Technology Center

How many students attend Franklin County Career and Technology Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 3 students attended Franklin County Career and Technology Center.

Is Franklin County Career and Technology Center a good school?

Franklin County Career and Technology Center ranks 356^th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin County Career and Technology Center?

Students at Franklin County Career and Technology Center are 67% White, 33% Hispanic.

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