Cumberland Valley HS

6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

www.cvschools.org

3,035 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cumberland Valley High School (CVHS), located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as the flagship secondary school for the Cumberland Valley School District. Known for its large student body and extensive campus, the school offers a robust academic environment that prioritizes college and career readiness. It provides a comprehensive curriculum featuring a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized vocational programs, catering to a diverse range of student interests and academic goals.

Beyond the classroom, CVHS is well-regarded for its strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a competitive athletics program, numerous student-led clubs, and highly active fine and performing arts departments. The school’s culture is characterized by a commitment to community pride and excellence, supported by modern facilities and technology integration. As a central pillar of the Mechanicsburg community, Cumberland Valley High School focuses on fostering a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

3,035

Total Students

176.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cumberland Valley HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	2,027
Hispanic	185
Black	135
Asian	556
Two or More	122
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
2,027 (66.8 %)
Asian
556 (18.3 %)
Hispanic
185 (6.1 %)
Black
135 (4.4 %)
Two or More
122 (4.0 %)
American Indian
9 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cumberland Valley SD
Phone:	(717)766-0217
Website:	http://www.cvschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,035
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	176.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 783

Grade 10 772

Grade 11 728

Grade 12 752