Best 17050 Pennsylvania Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,134 students in 17050, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 17050, PA are Cumberland Valley High School and Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17050 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17050, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17050 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cumberland Valley High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 17050, PA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Valley High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Gr: 9-12 | 3,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Old Willow Mill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-0354
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 17050, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17050, PA include Cumberland Valley High School and Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center.
How many public high schools are located in 17050?
2 public high schools are located in 17050.
What is the racial composition of students in 17050?
17050 public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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