Enrollment
896
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Manheim, PA
Manheim Central Shs
Federal NCES profile for Manheim Central Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421455002618
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manheim Central Shs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Manheim · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Manheim Central Shs has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manheim Central Shs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Manheim, PA.
School address
District: Manheim Central Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421455002618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manheim Central Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manheim Central Shs
Manheim Central Shs is a large high school in Manheim, Pennsylvania, enrolling 896 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 896 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 407 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #378, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Manheim Central Sd also operates Manheim Central Ms (846 students) and Doe Run El Sch (672 students) alongside Manheim Central Shs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manheim Central Shs compares
Manheim Central Shs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 52% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Manheim Central Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manheim Central Sd, which includes Manheim Central Shs.
$17,099
Per student
-5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 26.0%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Manheim Central Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim Central Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doe Run El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baron El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manheim Central Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~896 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Manheim Central Shs
How many students attend Manheim Central Shs?
Manheim Central Shs has 896 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manheim, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manheim Central Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Manheim Central Shs is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manheim Central Shs?
27.9% of students at Manheim Central Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manheim Central Shs?
The largest demographic group at Manheim Central Shs is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Manheim, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manheim Central Shs?
Manheim Central Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manheim Central Shs rank among public schools in Manheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Manheim Central Shs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Manheim, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manheim on the city page.
Is Manheim Central Shs a good school?
Manheim Central Shs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manheim Central Sd?
Besides Manheim Central Shs, Manheim Central Sd also operates Manheim Central Ms (846 students), Doe Run El Sch (672 students), and Baron El Sch (350 students). See the Manheim Central Sd district page for the complete list.
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