Cumberland Valley High School

Summary:

Cumberland Valley High School is a large public high school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, serving 3,035 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Cumberland Valley School District, which is ranked 89 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cumberland Valley High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 54 out of 686 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, indicating excellent academic performance. It excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking 52nd out of 665 Pennsylvania high schools for female students, 59th out of 662 for male students, 26th out of 284 for African American students, and 2nd out of 84 for English Language Learners. The school's four-year graduation rate is an impressive 95.1%, and its dropout rate is just 0.4%.

When compared to nearby high schools, Cumberland Valley High School stands out as a top performer. For example, it outperforms Cedar Cliff High School (West Shore School District) and Carlisle Area High School in terms of academic rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. Despite its overall high performance, Cumberland Valley High School has a relatively diverse student population in terms of socioeconomic status, with 24.74% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than some nearby high-performing schools like Camp Hill Senior High School (14.42%).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6746 Carlisle Pike
       Mechanicsburg, PA  17050-1796


(717) 766-0217

District: Cumberland Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,700 Help


Feeder schools for Cumberland Valley High School:

Elementary:    Green Ridge Elementary School
    Hampden Elementary School
    Middlesex Elementary School
    Monroe Elementary School
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Middle:    Eagle View Middle School
    Mountain View Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  3,035

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.8%
Asian:
18.3%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cumberland Valley High School ranks better than 92.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.52. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cumberland Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.8%), Asian (18.3%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cumberland Valley High School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cumberland Valley High School is $13,700.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cumberland Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland Valley High School 54th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Cumberland Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Cumberland Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland Valley School District 89th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cumberland Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Cumberland Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.75 66th 583 88.7%
2004 92.21 19th 590 96.8%
2005 89.34 18th 593 97.0%
2006 88.88 18th 604 97.0%
2007 88.07 22nd 615 96.4%
2008 90.40 18th 621 97.1%
2009 90.08 21st 632 96.7%
2010 89.06 25th 649 96.1%
2011 89.60 21st 660 96.8%
2012 87.32 26th 664 96.1%
2013 85.43 45th 591 92.4%
2014 71.74 147th 580 74.7%
2015 70.84 217th 680 68.1%
2016 80.11 104th 677 84.6%
2017 78.07 131st 663 80.2%
2018 74.67 186th 673 72.4%
2019 74.28 186th 693 73.2%
2021 68.31 200th 537 62.8%
2022 87.22 43rd 634 93.2%
2023 91.00 34th 674 95.0%
2024 88.52 54th 686 92.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cumberland Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.29 9th 129 93.0%
2024 87.40 18th 150 88.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cumberland Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.65 3rd 85 96.5%
2024 99.24 2nd 84 97.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cumberland Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.54 114th 652 82.5%
2024 86.04 64th 664 90.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cumberland Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.55 52nd 665 92.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cumberland Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.41 34th 502 93.2%
2024 78.10 75th 513 85.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Cumberland Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.05 59th 662 91.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cumberland Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.58 44th 112 60.7%
2024 68.52 45th 121 62.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Cumberland Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.36 11th 260 95.8%
2024 88.36 26th 284 90.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cumberland Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.93 39th 252 84.5%
2024 75.85 56th 274 79.6%
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Rank History for White students at Cumberland Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.07 47th 577 91.9%
2024 86.03 61st 595 89.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cumberland Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2145 14 40 2 2 n/a n/a 0 2203
1989 2032 15 53 2 0 n/a n/a 0 2102
1990 1907 14 61 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1985
1991 1935 5 25 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1976
1992 1901 9 67 2 9 n/a n/a 0 1988
1993 1865 10 65 5 11 n/a n/a 0 1956
1994 1963 11 71 8 7 n/a n/a 0 2060
1995 1981 14 80 16 3 n/a n/a 0 2094
1996 1981 14 80 16 3 n/a n/a 0 2094
1997 2026 18 87 19 2 n/a n/a 0 2152
1998 2112 14 82 15 4 n/a n/a 0 2227
1999 2140 15 89 21 3 n/a n/a 0 2268
2000 2219 20 101 21 7 n/a n/a 0 2368
2001 2270 30 104 21 6 n/a n/a 0 2431
2002 2356 30 127 28 7 n/a n/a 0 2548
2003 2356 30 127 28 7 n/a n/a 0 2548
2004 2346 31 121 19 6 n/a n/a 0 2523
2005 2325 50 110 27 5 n/a n/a 0 2517
2006 2339 43 131 26 7 n/a n/a 0 2546
2007 2345 49 128 39 8 n/a n/a 0 2569
2008 2343 59 149 44 7 n/a n/a 0 2602
2009 2295 67 157 46 5 n/a n/a 0 2570
2010 2225 87 167 44 2 n/a n/a 0 2525
2011 2215 66 190 46 5 1 24 0 2547
2012 2205 57 211 54 5 1 37 0 2570
2013 2146 58 250 70 7 3 48 0 2582
2014 2181 62 255 74 8 4 61 0 2645
2015 2094 51 271 88 4 1 61 0 2570
2016 2081 54 300 101 2 1 62 0 2601
2017 2091 54 303 117 3 0 75 0 2643
2018 2039 53 319 123 6 0 89 0 2629
2019 2049 61 369 141 9 0 106 0 2735
2020 2054 85 400 153 11 0 106 0 2809
2021 2007 101 455 151 12 0 101 0 2827
2022 2007 121 507 179 10 1 121 0 2946
2023 2027 135 556 185 9 1 122 0 3035

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cumberland Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2203 137.6 16.0 n/a
1989 2102 140.0 15.0 n/a
1990 1985 142.1 13.9 0
1991 1976 141.6 13.9 n/a
1992 1988 139.5 14.2 n/a
1993 1956 134.5 14.5 n/a
1994 2060 135.5 15.2 n/a
1995 2094 141.5 14.8 n/a
1996 2094 141.5 14.8 n/a
1997 2152 141.0 15.3 n/a
1998 2227 139.0 16.0 n/a
1999 2268 143.0 15.9 n/a
2000 2368 145.5 16.3 2.3
2001 2431 148.5 16.4 2.6
2002 2548 149.6 17.0 2.9
2003 2548 149.6 17.0 2.9
2004 2523 156.6 16.1 3
2005 2517 153.6 16.4 3
2006 2546 163.3 15.6 5.4
2007 2569 166.1 15.5 6.2
2008 2602 173.4 15.0 6.7
2009 2570 176.2 14.6 7.9
2010 2525 174.3 14.4 8.8
2011 2547 173.6 14.6 9.1
2012 2570 164.9 15.5 9.3
2013 2582 163.4 15.8 11.9
2014 2645 155.9 16.9 11.5
2015 2570 154.0 16.6 15.2
2016 2601 157.0 16.5 17.3
2017 2643 153.3 17.2 17.6
2018 2629 149.3 17.6 17.6
2019 2735 149.8 18.2 18.4
2020 2809 150.5 18.6 18.1
2021 2827 152.5 18.5 19.6
2022 2946 175.5 16.7 18.2
2023 3035 176.6 17.1 24.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cumberland Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2203 137.6 16.0 n/a
1989 2102 140.0 15.0 n/a
1990 1985 142.1 13.9 0
1991 1976 141.6 13.9 n/a
1992 1988 139.5 14.2 n/a
1993 1956 134.5 14.5 n/a
1994 2060 135.5 15.2 n/a
1995 2094 141.5 14.8 n/a
1996 2094 141.5 14.8 n/a
1997 2152 141.0 15.3 n/a
1998 2227 139.0 16.0 n/a
1999 2268 143.0 15.9 n/a
2000 2368 145.5 16.3 2.3
2001 2431 148.5 16.4 2.6
2002 2548 149.6 17.0 2.9
2003 2548 149.6 17.0 2.9
2004 2523 156.6 16.1 3
2005 2517 153.6 16.4 3
2006 2546 163.3 15.6 5.4
2007 2569 166.1 15.5 6.2
2008 2602 173.4 15.0 6.7
2009 2570 176.2 14.6 7.9
2010 2525 174.3 14.4 8.8
2011 2547 173.6 14.6 9.1
2012 2570 164.9 15.5 9.3
2013 2582 163.4 15.8 11.9
2014 2645 155.9 16.9 11.5
2015 2570 154.0 16.6 15.2
2016 2601 157.0 16.5 17.3
2017 2643 153.3 17.2 17.6
2018 2629 149.3 17.6 17.6
2019 2735 149.8 18.2 18.4
2020 2809 150.5 18.6 18.1
2021 2827 152.5 18.5 19.6
2022 2946 175.5 16.7 18.2
2023 3035 176.6 17.1 24.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cumberland Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $12,410 (100.0%) $12,410
2020 $00 (0.0%) $11,844 (100.0%) $11,844
2021 $00 (0.0%) $12,663 (100.0%) $12,663
2022 $00 (0.0%) $13,700 (100.0%) $13,700

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cumberland Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 693 High schoolsRanks 34th of 674 High schools
 21.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Cumberland Valley High School)68.460.7
 7.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Cumberland Valley High School)80.275.4
 4.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Cumberland Valley High School)81.685.1
 3.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students27353035
 11%
African American61135
 121.3%
American Indian99
Asian369556
 50.7%
Hispanic141185
 31.2%
Pacific Islander01
White20492027
 1.1%
Two or More Races106122
 15.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.4%24.7%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cumberland Valley High School

Students at Cumberland Valley High School are 67% White, 18% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Yes. Cumberland Valley High School ranks in the top 7.9% of Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,035 students attended Cumberland Valley High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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