Very Good
#812 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 29% in state
Cumberland Valley HS
High School · Cumberland Valley Sd · Mechanicsburg, PA
A Cumberland Valley Sd high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6746 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
- Math 62% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cumberland Valley HS score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cumberland Valley HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mechanicsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,834
Median home value
$350,800
Median rent
$1,452/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Mechanicsburg Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,371 | Compare → |
| Faith Tabernacle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 12 | 4.6 mi | 100 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cumberland Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cumberland Valley HS is listed in Cumberland Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cumberland Valley HS
Cumberland Valley HS is a public high school in Mechanicsburg, PA, part of Cumberland Valley Sd, serving approximately 3,114 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #812 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Cumberland Valley HS
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cumberland Valley HS
What grades does Cumberland Valley HS serve?
Cumberland Valley HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cumberland Valley HS?
Cumberland Valley HS has an enrollment of approximately 3,114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Valley HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Valley HS is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cumberland Valley HS rank in PA?
Cumberland Valley HS ranks #812 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cumberland Valley HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Cumberland Valley HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cumberland Valley HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland Valley HS has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cumberland Valley HS a charter school?
No, Cumberland Valley HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cumberland Valley HS a Title I school?
No, Cumberland Valley HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cumberland Valley HS?
28.6% of students at Cumberland Valley HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 169
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (717) 766-0217
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17050)
- 42,547
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17050; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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