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Manheim Township School District

Manheim Township High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Lancaster Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 212 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B+
  6. Health & Safety
    C+
  7. Administration
    C+
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    A-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B+
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Manheim Township High School is a highly rated, public school located in Lancaster, PA. It has 1,751 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 83% of students are at least proficient in math and 88% in reading.
Address
School Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Telephone
(717) 560-3097
Website
mtwp.net

Manheim Township High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
88%
Percent Proficient - Math
83%
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Average SAT
1210
362 responses
Average ACT
28
84 responses
AP Enrollment
31%
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C+
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    B+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$75,246
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,145
National
$949
Median Home Value
$229,900
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
C+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
95%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.19 responses
Poll
63%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.19 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 27 responses
Report
  • Basketball/Football Games/Mini-THON
    59%
  • Fall Play
    19%
  • Music Department Field Trip
    7%
  • Marching band home showcase
    4%
  • None. They all require many friends.
    4%
  • Spring musical
    4%
  • Swim Meets
    4%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,751
Free or Reduced Lunch
26%
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.25 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.25 responses
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.25 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$61,092
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.8%
55%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.33 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.33 responses
52%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.33 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$12,575/ year
National
$12,239
84%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.37 responses
35%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.37 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.37 responses
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Manheim Township High School Reviews

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Generally a pretty good school. There are a lot of clubs and sports. There is a variety of CP, Honors, AP, and IB classes. Almost all of the teacher I have had are good teachers and are willing to stay after school to help you if you don't understand something. One thing I would say though is, though everybody is generally nice to everyone, friend groups are mostly based off of sports or some of the big clubs. Make sure you join something so you don't feel left out.
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From my experience, the administrative staff is extremely dedicated to their jobs, and do their best to keep the building safe. As for teachers, some are amazing, and others make you hate the class forever. The school spirit is occasionally lacking, and I personally feel that the club selection is underwhelming. Overall, MTHS is the best high school around, with a diverse culture and course options, and generally supportive peers.
I’ve attended this high school for all four years of high school and the one thing that I could really praise about the school is the academics. They offer many ap as well as ib classes from which you can choose from. They also excel in the variety and achievement levels of all the different sports. The diversity in the school is a little spotty at times as a large portion of the school comes affluent white families. The school administration is also lacking as they never really punish anyone but rather will only give out warnings. The school lacks the proper knowledge to handle students with learning disabilities and poor mental health; there are people who have been waiting for 6 months to see the school psychologist. Most of the school culture revolves around fundraising for mini-thon or prom which means that any attempt to fund raise for anything else will be steamrolled by the administration.