Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical

110 Old Willow Mill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 16 students in grades 9-12, Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical 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%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in PA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical's student population of 16 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
16 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
(18-19)
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
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Black
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical often compared to?
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technicalis 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?
16 students attend Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical offer ?
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical part of?
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical is part of Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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