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#1119 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 39% in state
Manheim Central Shs
High School · Manheim Central Sd · Manheim, PA
A Manheim Central Sd high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Adele Ave, Manheim, PA 17545
- Math 51% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Manheim Central Shs score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 58% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Manheim Central Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,426/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manheim), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,589
Median home value
$271,600
Median rent
$1,325/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Lititz Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Warwick ShsEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,243 | Compare → |
| Linden HallPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | 6–12 | 5.0 mi | 131 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manheim Central Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,718NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manheim Central Shs is listed in Manheim Central SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manheim Central Shs
Manheim Central Shs is a public high school in Manheim, PA, part of Manheim Central Sd, serving approximately 880 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,119 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manheim Central Shs
What grades does Manheim Central Shs serve?
Manheim Central Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Manheim Central Shs?
Manheim Central Shs has an enrollment of approximately 880 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manheim Central Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Manheim Central Shs is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manheim Central Shs rank in PA?
Manheim Central Shs ranks #1,119 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Manheim Central Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Manheim Central Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Manheim Central Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manheim Central Shs has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Manheim Central Shs a charter school?
No, Manheim Central Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manheim Central Shs a Title I school?
No, Manheim Central Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manheim Central Shs?
30.6% of students at Manheim Central Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 880
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (717) 664-8400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17545)
- 23,257
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17545; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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