- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420711001701
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Cumberland Valley Hs held near 3,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+79 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 176.6 → 170.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+79 students YoY 420711001701 · Mechanicsburg, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,163 enr · 18:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View Ms (1,403 students)
Cumberland Valley Hs held near 3,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+79 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 176.6 → 170.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Cumberland Valley Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cumberland Valley Hs
3,163 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Ms
1,403 students
- Eagle View Ms 1,111
Eagle View Ms
1,111 students
- Winding Creek 1,055
Winding Creek El Sch
1,055 students
- Shaull El Sch 591
Shaull El Sch
591 students
- Sporting Hill 580
Sporting Hill El Sch
580 students
What this shows Cumberland Valley Hs reports 3,163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cumberland Valley Hs compares
Cumberland Valley Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Cumberland Valley Sd reports $14,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,111
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,163 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,035 (2022-23) → 3,114 (2023-24), nearly flat (+79).
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.