Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center's student population of 20 students has declined by 97% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%

Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
20%
15%

Black
5%
14%

White
70%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
60%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center often compared to?
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dauphin County Technical School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center?
20 students attend Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center?
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center offer ?
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center part of?
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center is part of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center School District.
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