Manheim Township High School

Summary:

Manheim Township High School is a public high school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,899 students. The school is part of the Manheim Township School District, which is ranked 86 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manheim Township High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with strong academic performance on Keystone Exams that exceeds state and district averages. The school's four-year graduation rate is high, ranging from 87.0% to 93.3% over the past few years, and its dropout rate is low, ranging from 0.9% to 1.8%. Manheim Township High School spends between $14,187 and $14,472 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.8 to 16.4 over the past few years.

While Manheim Township High School generally outperforms nearby high schools, such as Ephrata Senior High School, Manheim Central Senior High School, and Penn Manor High School, in terms of academic performance and student subgroup outcomes, it faces some challenges in supporting the academic success of certain student subgroups, such as Asian, Hispanic, Multi-racial, English Language Learners, and students with Disabilities. Addressing the needs of these subgroups and ensuring equitable outcomes could be an area of focus for the school and Manheim Township School District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 School Road
       Lancaster, PA  17601


(717) 560-3097

District: Manheim Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,319 Help


Feeder schools for Manheim Township High School:

Elementary:    Brecht School
    Bucher School
    Neff School
    Nitrauer School
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Middle:    Landis Run Intermediate School
    Manheim Township Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  1,956

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
Hispanic:
15.7%
Asian:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.4% Help


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Compare Details Manheim Township High School ranks better than 81% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Manheim Township High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), Hispanic (15.7%), Asian (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manheim Township High School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manheim Township High School is $14,319.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manheim Township High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manheim Township High School 130th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Manheim Township High School in the ranking list.)

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Manheim Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manheim Township School District 86th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Manheim Township High School

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Rank History for all students at Manheim Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.74 55th 583 90.6%
2004 85.70 59th 590 90.0%
2005 84.94 49th 593 91.7%
2006 85.68 36th 604 94.0%
2007 87.96 23rd 615 96.3%
2008 88.03 27th 621 95.7%
2009 86.20 40th 632 93.7%
2010 79.77 81st 649 87.5%
2011 81.46 70th 660 89.4%
2012 76.88 117th 664 82.4%
2013 83.10 65th 591 89.0%
2014 79.40 81st 580 86.0%
2015 80.07 104th 680 84.7%
2016 80.25 100th 677 85.2%
2017 80.26 107th 663 83.9%
2018 80.36 105th 673 84.4%
2019 82.26 96th 693 86.1%
2021 77.12 116th 537 78.4%
2022 77.15 143rd 634 77.4%
2023 85.27 77th 674 88.6%
2024 78.12 130th 686 81.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Manheim Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.79 51st 129 60.5%
2024 29.66 107th 150 28.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Manheim Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.97 40th 85 52.9%
2024 48.74 35th 84 58.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manheim Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.08 180th 652 72.4%
2024 63.91 221st 664 66.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Manheim Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.00 153rd 665 77.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Manheim Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.58 128th 502 74.5%
2024 50.03 213th 513 58.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Manheim Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.21 129th 662 80.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Manheim Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.17 71st 112 36.6%
2024 57.48 67th 121 44.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Manheim Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.73 27th 260 89.6%
2024 80.40 45th 284 84.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manheim Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.62 30th 252 88.1%
2024 60.70 95th 274 65.3%
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Rank History for White students at Manheim Township High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.59 43rd 577 92.5%
2024 81.99 84th 595 85.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Manheim Township High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1195 15 29 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1251
1989 1145 17 36 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1214
1990 1103 23 32 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1176
1991 1073 22 30 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1140
1992 1053 16 39 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
1993 1023 21 46 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1118
1994 1117 26 49 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1219
1995 1173 25 69 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1296
1996 1173 25 69 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1296
1997 1245 26 82 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1390
1998 1189 32 88 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1353
1999 1271 36 82 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1441
2000 1313 35 77 56 0 n/a n/a 0 1481
2001 1344 38 70 63 1 n/a n/a 0 1516
2002 1403 58 78 77 3 n/a n/a 0 1619
2003 1403 58 78 77 3 n/a n/a 0 1619
2004 1412 51 93 101 3 n/a n/a 0 1660
2005 1434 53 103 99 4 n/a n/a 0 1693
2006 1472 64 96 109 3 n/a n/a 0 1744
2007 1445 70 111 118 2 n/a n/a 0 1746
2008 1421 84 110 135 1 n/a n/a 0 1751
2009 1404 77 118 146 1 n/a n/a 44 1790
2010 1379 73 123 141 0 n/a n/a 48 1764
2011 1415 74 126 155 0 0 57 0 1827
2012 1392 75 128 190 0 0 63 0 1848
2013 1344 66 144 195 0 1 74 0 1824
2014 1298 78 131 195 0 1 75 0 1778
2015 1242 74 149 209 0 2 79 0 1755
2016 1214 74 152 223 0 3 85 0 1751
2017 1177 73 156 247 1 3 86 0 1743
2018 1200 69 165 242 1 3 77 0 1757
2019 1144 78 168 269 3 0 91 0 1753
2020 1154 91 192 281 2 0 97 0 1817
2021 1160 113 204 260 0 0 104 0 1841
2022 1188 112 181 277 0 0 106 0 1864
2023 1208 127 182 277 1 0 104 0 1899
2024 1240 112 189 308 1 0 106 0 1956

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manheim Township High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1251 87.7 14.2 n/a
1989 1214 86.9 13.9 n/a
1990 1176 88.5 13.2 0
1991 1140 83.0 13.7 n/a
1992 1132 92.5 12.2 n/a
1993 1118 78.3 14.3 n/a
1994 1219 79.7 15.3 n/a
1995 1296 81.5 15.9 n/a
1996 1296 81.5 15.9 n/a
1997 1390 89.6 15.5 n/a
1998 1353 86.8 15.6 n/a
1999 1441 86.3 16.7 n/a
2000 1481 96.7 15.3 5.2
2001 1516 103.9 14.6 4.5
2002 1619 107.0 15.1 5.1
2003 1619 107.0 15.1 5.1
2004 1660 107.0 15.5 5.4
2005 1693 107.4 15.8 4.9
2006 1744 112.3 15.5 6.7
2007 1746 116.7 15.0 8.8
2008 1751 155.0 11.3 11
2009 1790 124.1 14.4 12.7
2010 1764 128.7 13.7 15.7
2011 1827 126.6 14.4 17.5
2012 1848 115.6 15.9 20.7
2013 1824 105.0 17.3 20.5
2014 1778 106.0 16.7 21.5
2015 1755 109.0 16.1 25.6
2016 1751 113.0 15.4 26.3
2017 1743 114.6 15.2 26.8
2018 1757 117.2 14.9 25.7
2019 1753 118.0 14.8 28.4
2020 1817 116.1 15.6 28.2
2021 1841 115.8 15.8 28.2
2022 1864 113.6 16.4 25.7
2023 1899 119.0 15.9 28.8
2024 1956 117.9 16.5 32.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manheim Township High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1251 87.7 14.2 n/a
1989 1214 86.9 13.9 n/a
1990 1176 88.5 13.2 0
1991 1140 83.0 13.7 n/a
1992 1132 92.5 12.2 n/a
1993 1118 78.3 14.3 n/a
1994 1219 79.7 15.3 n/a
1995 1296 81.5 15.9 n/a
1996 1296 81.5 15.9 n/a
1997 1390 89.6 15.5 n/a
1998 1353 86.8 15.6 n/a
1999 1441 86.3 16.7 n/a
2000 1481 96.7 15.3 5.2
2001 1516 103.9 14.6 4.5
2002 1619 107.0 15.1 5.1
2003 1619 107.0 15.1 5.1
2004 1660 107.0 15.5 5.4
2005 1693 107.4 15.8 4.9
2006 1744 112.3 15.5 6.7
2007 1746 116.7 15.0 8.8
2008 1751 155.0 11.3 11
2009 1790 124.1 14.4 12.7
2010 1764 128.7 13.7 15.7
2011 1827 126.6 14.4 17.5
2012 1848 115.6 15.9 20.7
2013 1824 105.0 17.3 20.5
2014 1778 106.0 16.7 21.5
2015 1755 109.0 16.1 25.6
2016 1751 113.0 15.4 26.3
2017 1743 114.6 15.2 26.8
2018 1757 117.2 14.9 25.7
2019 1753 118.0 14.8 28.4
2020 1817 116.1 15.6 28.2
2021 1841 115.8 15.8 28.2
2022 1864 113.6 16.4 25.7
2023 1899 119.0 15.9 28.8
2024 1956 117.9 16.5 32.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manheim Township High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $302 (2.1%) $13,884 (97.9%) $14,187
2020 $347 (2.4%) $14,125 (97.6%) $14,472
2021 $429 (3.0%) $13,880 (97.0%) $14,310
2022 $694 (4.8%) $13,625 (95.2%) $14,319

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manheim Township High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 96th of 693 High schoolsRanks 77th of 674 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Manheim Township High School)84.957.5
 27.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Manheim Township High School)80.470.1
 10.3%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Manheim Township High School)83.678
 5.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17531899
 8.3%
African American78127
 62.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian168182
 8.3%
Hispanic269277
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White11441208
 5.6%
Two or More Races91104
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.4%28.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Manheim Township High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,956 students attended Manheim Township High School.

Manheim Township High School ranks 130th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Manheim Township High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brecht School
Elementary : Bucher School
Elementary : Neff School
Elementary : Nitrauer School
Elementary : Reidenbaugh Elementary School
Elementary : Schaeffer School
Middle : Landis Run Intermediate School
Middle : Manheim Township Middle School

Students at Manheim Township High School are 63% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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