Enrollment
3,163
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mechanicsburg, PA
Cumberland Valley Hs
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Valley Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420711001701
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Valley Hs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #17 of 17
- public schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Valley Hs has class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Valley Hs ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Mechanicsburg, PA.
School address
District: Cumberland Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420711001701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
176.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cumberland Valley Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cumberland Valley Hs
Cumberland Valley Hs is a large high school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 3,163 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 95% of Pennsylvania schools and 32% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.5% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,163 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Cumberland Valley Sd spends $13,743 per pupil, 24% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mechanicsburg's high schools, it stands alongside Mechanicsburg Area Shs (1,412 students): Cumberland Valley Hs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 17:1).
Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Mountain View Ms (1,403 students) and Eagle View Ms (1,111 students) alongside Cumberland Valley Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cumberland Valley Hs compares
Cumberland Valley Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,163 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,163
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Asian 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Cumberland Valley Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland Valley Sd, which includes Cumberland Valley Hs.
$13,743
Per student
-24%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 20.9%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cumberland Valley Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle View Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winding Creek El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaull El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sporting Hill El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Valley Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Mechanicsburg
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Valley Hs
How many students attend Cumberland Valley Hs?
Cumberland Valley Hs has 3,163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mechanicsburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Valley Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Valley Hs is 18:1, which is 32% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cumberland Valley Hs?
22.5% of students at Cumberland Valley Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Valley Hs?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Valley Hs is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Valley Hs?
Cumberland Valley Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cumberland Valley Hs rank among public schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Valley Hs ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Mechanicsburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mechanicsburg on the city page.
Is Cumberland Valley Hs a good school?
Cumberland Valley Hs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cumberland Valley Sd?
Besides Cumberland Valley Hs, Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Mountain View Ms (1,403 students), Eagle View Ms (1,111 students), and Winding Creek El Sch (1,055 students). See the Cumberland Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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