Student Profile
The school has a traditional format and organization. Its administration places emphasis on discipline and requires students to wear a school uniform. The school is populated with 35% of students coming from outside the school's designated local area. Students come from families that are very diverse, socially and economically. In recent years, there has been an increase in enrolment by non-English speaking students (56% in 2005) with 35% of all students receiving English as a second language (ESL) program support. In 2005, 37 international students were enrolled, out of a total of 769. The International Students Program has been established at Cumberland High School with the work of Ms S. Kitson being showcased by the International Student Centre as an example of excellence in the education of international students.
Through involvement of students and staff from many cultures, Cumberland High School has experienced a massive celebration of multi-culturalism in Harmony Day and Multicultural Day. Students from many backgrounds have also developed the educational achievements of all students, with 1 in 5 students achieving a UAI above 90 at the HSC 2007
Recently, Cumberland has involved 4 of its students in a revolutionary Science program in partnership with Lachlan Macquarie College, Merck Sharpe & Dohme and the University of Western Sydney, with the students attending sessions at the University of Western Sydney: Hawkesbury Campus to utilise state-of-the-art equipment in a research program. In addition to this, one of the Science teachers, Mrs. K. Stead organises annual Science showcases to coincide with National Science Week and "tours" around local primary schools to try and engage younger children in Science.
In 2009, Cumberland's neighboring school, James Ruse Agricultural High School came 1st in the HSC rankings, along with Baulkham Hills High School in the same region, coming 2nd, displaying the community's eagerness to achieve high results and constant encouragement of the students.
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