For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,603 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 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mechanicsburg, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 3,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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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