Enrollment
1,953
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421458002623
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manheim Twp Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manheim Twp Hs
Manheim Twp Hs is a large high school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,953 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Pennsylvania schools and 21% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,953 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Manheim Township Sd spends $14,309 per pupil, 20% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lancaster's high schools, it stands alongside Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students): Manheim Twp Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 14.5:1).
Manheim Township Sd also operates Landis Run Intermediate School (929 students) and Manheim Twp Ms (914 students) alongside Manheim Twp Hs.
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 Twp Hs compares
Manheim Twp Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manheim Township Sd, which includes Manheim Twp Hs.
$14,309
Per student
-20%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.6%
State 19.8%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~1,953 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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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.
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 47/100 (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 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.
Is Manheim Twp Hs a good school?
Manheim Twp Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 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.
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