For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,505 students in Mechanicsburg, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mechanicsburg, PA are Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. 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.
Mechanicsburg, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mechanicsburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mechanicsburg, PA public high school 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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Mechanicsburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Valley High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Grades: 9-12
| 3,114 students
Rank: #22.
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4530
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,371 students
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Old Willow Mill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-0354
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-0354
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mechanicsburg, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mechanicsburg, PA include Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School and Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center.
How many public high schools are located in Mechanicsburg?
3 public high schools are located in Mechanicsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Mechanicsburg?
Mechanicsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mechanicsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mechanicsburg include: Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School vs. Cumberland Valley High School, Cumberland Valley High School vs. Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School
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