Manheim Township High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the only high school in the Manheim Township School District.
Serving 1,953 students in grades 9-12, Manheim Twp High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,953 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manheim Township High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lancaster, PA, covering approximately 24.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Manheim Twp High School's student population of 1,953 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,953 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Rankings
Manheim Twp High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manheim Twp High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Blue Streak And Sir Streaksalot The Lion
Source: 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 #514 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 72% 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 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Manheim Twp High School?
1,953 students attend Manheim Twp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Manheim Twp High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manheim Twp High School part of?
Manheim Twp High School is part of Manheim Township School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
3820585 - Last Day of School
June 04, 2027 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Great School and Great Staff!!
1 10/10/2025
School is terrible. Staff very loud and annoying.
4 10/10/2025
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.
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