Very Good
#701 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 25% in state
Manheim Twp HS
High School · Manheim Township Sd · Lancaster, PA
A Manheim Township Sd high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 5134, Lancaster, PA 17606
- Math 54% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Manheim Twp HS score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 64% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Manheim Twp HS 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median rent
$2,339/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
42.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Linden HallPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | 6–12 | 3.5 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Warwick ShsEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,243 | Compare → |
| Mccaskey CampusEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 2,642 | 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 Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manheim Twp HS is listed in Manheim Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manheim Twp HS
Manheim Twp HS is a public high school in Lancaster, PA, part of Manheim Township Sd, serving approximately 1,956 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #701 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manheim Twp HS
What grades does Manheim Twp HS serve?
Manheim Twp HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Manheim Twp HS?
Manheim Twp HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,956 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manheim Twp HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Manheim Twp HS is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manheim Twp HS rank in PA?
Manheim Twp HS ranks #701 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Manheim Twp HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Manheim Twp HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Twp HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manheim Twp HS has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Manheim Twp HS a charter school?
No, Manheim Twp HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manheim Twp HS a Title I school?
No, Manheim Twp HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manheim Twp HS?
32.4% of students at Manheim Twp HS 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
- 1,956
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (717) 560-3097
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17606)
- 341
- Area median age
- 87.5
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 17606; 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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