Serving 28 students in grades 9-12, Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center's student population of 28 students has grown by 133% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
7%
14%
White
82%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
100%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center often compared to?
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dauphin County Technical School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center?
28 students attend Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center?
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center offer ?
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center part of?
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center is part of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center School District.
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