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Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School vs. Cumberland Valley High School

Should you attend Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School or Cumberland Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School
500 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Cumberland Valley High School
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Cumberland Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,371 students in grades 9-12, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,114 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 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,371 students
3,114 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cumberland Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cumberland Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
170 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cumberland Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cumberland Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#651 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#305 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cumberland Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
59%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cumberland Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cumberland Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cumberland Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 50% in PA)
95%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cumberland Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cumberland Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
320
795
Grade 10 Students
393
798
Grade 11 Students
344
765
Grade 12 Students
314
756

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cumberland Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cumberland Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cumberland Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cumberland Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cumberland Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cumberland Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cumberland Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cumberland Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cumberland Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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