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 3,163 students in grades 9-12, Cumberland Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cumberland Valley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mechanicsburg, PA, covering approximately 102.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.7 miles away.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cumberland Valley High School's student population of 3,163 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 177 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
177 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cumberland Valley High School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#305 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
21%
5%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
5%
14%
White
61%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Valley High School's ranking?
Cumberland Valley High School is ranked #305 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 87.5%.
How many students attend Cumberland Valley High School?
3,163 students attend Cumberland Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cumberland Valley High School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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