- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lancaster, PA
Manheim Twp Hs
Federal NCES profile for Manheim Twp Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421458002623
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manheim Twp Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Manheim Twp Hs has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manheim Twp Hs ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Manheim Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421458002623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Manheim Twp Hs held near 1,956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 119.0 → 118.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+57 students YoY 421458002623 · Lancaster, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,953 enr · 16.4:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Landis Run Intermediate School (929 students)
Manheim Twp Hs held near 1,956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 119.0 → 118.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Manheim Twp Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Manheim Twp Hs
1,953 students
- Landis Run Int
Landis Run Intermediate School
929 students
- Manheim Twp Ms
Manheim Twp Ms
914 students
- Reidenbaugh El 488
Reidenbaugh El Sch
488 students
- Nitrauer Sch 468
Nitrauer Sch
468 students
- Bucher Sch 403
Bucher Sch
403 students
What this shows Manheim Twp Hs reports 1,953 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manheim Twp Hs compares
Manheim Twp Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,953 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,953
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$15,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Asian 9.4%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Manheim Twp Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manheim Township Sd reports $15,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manheim Twp Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landis Run Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manheim Twp Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reidenbaugh El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nitrauer Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bucher Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manheim Twp Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Lancaster
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,953 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manheim Twp Hs
How many students attend Manheim Twp Hs?
Manheim Twp Hs has 1,953 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,899 (2022-23) → 1,956 (2023-24), nearly flat (+57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manheim Twp Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Manheim Twp Hs is 16.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manheim Twp Hs?
26.8% of students at Manheim Twp Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manheim Twp Hs?
The largest demographic group at Manheim Twp Hs is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manheim Twp Hs?
Manheim Twp Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manheim Twp Hs rank among high schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Manheim Twp Hs ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lancaster, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Manheim Township Sd?
Besides Manheim Twp Hs, Manheim Township Sd also operates Landis Run Intermediate School (929 students), Manheim Twp Ms (914 students), and Reidenbaugh El Sch (488 students). See the Manheim Township Sd district page for the complete list.