Cumberland Valley High School is a public high school located in Silver Spring Township, Pennsylvania, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with a Mechanicsburg postal address. Founded in 1954, it is located in the Cumberland Valley School District.
Serving 3,114 students in grades 9-12, Cumberland Valley High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cumberland Valley High School's student population of 3,114 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 170 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
170 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Rankings
Cumberland Valley High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Valley High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
65%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Valley High School's ranking?
Cumberland Valley High School is ranked #93 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cumberland Valley High School often compared to?
Cumberland Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, Camp Hill Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cumberland Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Cumberland Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cumberland Valley High School?
3,114 students attend Cumberland Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cumberland Valley High School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland Valley High School?
Cumberland Valley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cumberland Valley High School offer ?
Cumberland Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland Valley High School part of?
Cumberland Valley High School is part of Cumberland Valley School District.
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