Manheim Twp High School

School Road
Lancaster, PA 17606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,864 students in grades 9-12, Manheim Twp High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manheim Twp High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Manheim Twp High School's student population of 1,864 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,864 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
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School Rankings

Manheim Twp High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manheim Twp High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#635 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
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81%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manheim Twp High School 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 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manheim Twp High School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
4%
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Hispanic
15%
14%
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Black
6%
14%
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White
64%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Manheim Twp High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manheim Twp High School's ranking?
Manheim Twp High School is ranked #635 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Manheim Twp High School often compared to?
Manheim Twp High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hempfield Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manheim Twp High School?
The graduation rate of Manheim Twp High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Manheim Twp High School?
1,864 students attend Manheim Twp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Manheim Twp High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manheim Twp High School?
Manheim Twp High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Manheim Twp High School offer ?
Manheim Twp High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manheim Twp High School part of?
Manheim Twp High School is part of Manheim Township SD School District.

School Reviews

4   6/3/2022
My parents my brother and I and my two kids and my brother's two kids all graduated from Township. Very pleased with the overall education program.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Beth Aument
1   3/20/2020
School is terrible. Staff very loud and annoying.
- Posted by Parent - Josh Jackson
5   1/28/2012
Great School and Great Staff!!
- Posted by Parent - pecan

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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