Manheim Central Senior High School

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Manheim Central Senior High School ranks 239 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Manheim Central Senior High School is a public high school serving 935 students in grades 9-12 in Manheim, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Manheim Central School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 50% of Pennsylvania high schools and stands out for its strong academic outcomes, particularly for Hispanic and low-income students.

Manheim Central Senior High School's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages, especially in Literature (66.5% vs. 65.3%) and Biology (56.2% vs. 50.7%). The school also maintains an impressive 94.0% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and has a low dropout rate ranging from 0.8% to 2.5% over the past five years. While the student population is predominantly white (82.78%), the school's Hispanic students perform exceptionally well, ranking 43 out of 252 Pennsylvania high schools for this subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools like Ephrata Senior High School and Cedar Crest High School, Manheim Central Senior High School has higher per-student spending ($19,248 in 2021-2022) and a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.6. These factors may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and support for its diverse student population, including those from low-income backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

400 Adele Ave
Manheim, PA 17545-1216

(717) 664-8400

District: Manheim Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
239^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,248

Feeder schools for Manheim Central Senior High School:

Middle:

Manheim Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 935

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.8%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manheim Central Senior High School ranks better than 64.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.23. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Manheim Central Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), Hispanic (9.8%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manheim Central Senior High School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Manheim Central Senior High School employs 59.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manheim Central Senior High School is $19,248.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Manheim Central Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manheim Central Senior High School 239^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Manheim Central Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Manheim Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manheim Central School District 289^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manheim Central Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Manheim Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	62.58	232^nd	583	60.2%
2004	82.04	89^th	590	84.9%
2005	77.00	110^th	593	81.5%
2006	66.07	219^th	604	63.7%
2007	70.45	176^th	615	71.4%
2008	63.10	253^rd	621	59.3%
2009	55.36	329^th	632	47.9%
2010	64.32	254^th	649	60.9%
2011	63.76	279^th	660	57.7%
2012	59.41	328^th	664	50.6%
2013	71.96	141^st	591	76.1%
2014	80.69	75^th	580	87.1%
2015	77.29	133^rd	680	80.4%
2016	81.46	82^nd	677	87.9%
2017	79.51	116^th	663	82.5%
2018	69.02	266^th	673	60.5%
2019	75.15	176^th	693	74.6%
2021	75.90	130^th	537	75.8%
2022	78.08	128^th	634	79.8%
2023	67.23	239^th	674	64.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manheim Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.39	177^th	652	72.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Manheim Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.39	352^nd	502	29.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manheim Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.83	43^rd	252	82.9%

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Rank History for White students at Manheim Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.97	244^th	577	57.7%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Manheim Central Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	909	5	18	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	940
1989	929	8	16	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	961
1990	888	11	13	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	919
1991	888	11	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	912
1992	921	12	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	949
1993	886	4	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	906
1994	962	7	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	982
1995	999	4	19	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1026
1996	999	4	19	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1026
1997	1026	6	18	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1056
1998	994	8	19	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1026
1999	979	8	20	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1014
2000	960	7	23	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	997
2001	975	8	19	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1013
2002	998	13	19	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2003	998	13	19	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2004	998	13	19	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2005	1017	12	12	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1059
2006	1064	13	8	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	1108
2007	1032	13	6	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	1075
2008	1043	11	7	19	1	n/a	n/a	1	1082
2009	930	16	9	16	1	n/a	n/a	1	973
2010	865	14	14	19	1	n/a	n/a	5	918
2011	890	14	12	22	0	0	12	0	950
2012	833	10	21	30	0	0	8	0	902
2013	851	12	22	33	0	0	11	0	929
2014	825	12	21	43	1	0	13	0	915
2015	797	15	23	52	1	0	19	0	907
2016	779	11	20	54	1	0	22	0	887
2017	809	19	27	58	1	0	35	0	949
2018	796	19	27	67	0	2	34	0	945
2019	827	16	35	69	0	4	31	0	982
2020	840	18	33	74	1	4	32	0	1002
2021	813	16	31	80	1	3	28	0	972
2022	793	15	30	86	1	2	32	0	959
2023	774	13	26	92	1	0	29	0	935

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manheim Central Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	940	61.5	15.2	n/a
1989	961	61.5	15.6	n/a
1990	919	61.2	15.0	0
1991	912	64.5	14.1	n/a
1992	949	58.5	16.2	n/a
1993	906	54.9	16.5	n/a
1994	982	55.9	17.6	n/a
1995	1026	59.2	17.3	n/a
1996	1026	59.2	17.3	n/a
1997	1056	57.3	18.4	n/a
1998	1026	60.6	16.9	n/a
1999	1014	63.8	15.9	n/a
2000	997	61.8	16.1	9.4
2001	1013	63.8	15.9	10.4
2002	1053	62.0	17.0	11.1
2003	1053	62.0	17.0	11.1
2004	1053	64.0	16.5	10.7
2005	1059	63.5	16.7	11
2006	1108	65.9	16.8	15.8
2007	1075	63.1	17.0	15.6
2008	1082	62.1	17.4	17.4
2009	973	68.5	14.2	20.9
2010	918	67.8	13.5	20.2
2011	950	66.3	14.3	20.6
2012	902	62.2	14.5	23.5
2013	929	61.1	15.1	24.4
2014	915	62.6	14.6	21.3
2015	907	65.0	13.9	23.3
2016	887	63.0	14.0	30.9
2017	949	62.9	15.0	n/a
2018	945	61.9	15.2	n/a
2019	982	63.3	15.4	24
2020	1002	64.1	15.6	n/a
2021	972	63.6	15.2	28.4
2022	959	61.8	15.5	28.7
2023	935	59.8	15.6	31

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manheim Central Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	940	61.5	15.2	n/a
1989	961	61.5	15.6	n/a
1990	919	61.2	15.0	0
1991	912	64.5	14.1	n/a
1992	949	58.5	16.2	n/a
1993	906	54.9	16.5	n/a
1994	982	55.9	17.6	n/a
1995	1026	59.2	17.3	n/a
1996	1026	59.2	17.3	n/a
1997	1056	57.3	18.4	n/a
1998	1026	60.6	16.9	n/a
1999	1014	63.8	15.9	n/a
2000	997	61.8	16.1	9.4
2001	1013	63.8	15.9	10.4
2002	1053	62.0	17.0	11.1
2003	1053	62.0	17.0	11.1
2004	1053	64.0	16.5	10.7
2005	1059	63.5	16.7	11
2006	1108	65.9	16.8	15.8
2007	1075	63.1	17.0	15.6
2008	1082	62.1	17.4	17.4
2009	973	68.5	14.2	20.9
2010	918	67.8	13.5	20.2
2011	950	66.3	14.3	20.6
2012	902	62.2	14.5	23.5
2013	929	61.1	15.1	24.4
2014	915	62.6	14.6	21.3
2015	907	65.0	13.9	23.3
2016	887	63.0	14.0	30.9
2017	949	62.9	15.0	n/a
2018	945	61.9	15.2	n/a
2019	982	63.3	15.4	24
2020	1002	64.1	15.6	n/a
2021	972	63.6	15.2	28.4
2022	959	61.8	15.5	28.7
2023	935	59.8	15.6	31

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manheim Central Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$12 (0.1%)	$15,457 (99.9%)	$15,468
2020	$14 (0.1%)	$15,811 (99.9%)	$15,825
2021	$250 (1.5%)	$16,121 (98.5%)	$16,371
2022	$326 (1.7%)	$18,922 (98.3%)	$19,248

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manheim Central Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 176^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 239^th of 674 High schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Manheim Central Senior High School)	76.7	44.5	32.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Manheim Central Senior High School)	76	56.2	19.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Manheim Central Senior High School)	79	66.5	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	982	935	4.8%
African American	16	13	18.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	35	26	25.7%
Hispanic	69	92	33.3%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	827	774	6.4%
Two or More Races	31	29	6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24%	31%	7%

Schools Near Manheim Central Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manheim Central Senior High School	Public	9-12	400 Adele Ave	Manheim	17545	Lancaster County	Manheim Central School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 664-8400	935	60	15.6	31.0%	774 (82.8%)	13 (1.4%)	92 (9.8%)	26 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.1%)	67.2	239^th of 674 public high schools	64.5%		78.1	128^th of 634 public high schools	79.8%	111	44.5	56.2	66.5											$19,248	$326	$18,922
Warwick Senior High School	Public	9-12	301 W Orange St	Lititz	17543	Lancaster County	Warwick School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 626-3706	1,230	104	11.8	28.4%	1,020 (82.9%)	33 (2.7%)	108 (8.8%)	33 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (2.7%)	76.6	139^th of 674 public high schools	79.4%		62.4	269^th of 634 public high schools	57.6%	130	38.6	68.8	74.5											$16,634	$546	$16,087
Hempfield Senior High School	Public	9-12	200 Stanley Ave	Landisville	17538	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 898-5510	2,268	139	16.3	33.2%	1,548 (68.3%)	149 (6.6%)	397 (17.5%)	93 (4.1%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (3.3%)	82.4	95^th of 674 public high schools	85.9%		78.3	124^th of 634 public high schools	80.4%	29	59.7	68.0	72.9											$16,952	$336	$16,617
Manheim Township High School	Public	9-12	School Road	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Manheim Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 560-3097	1,899	119	15.9	28.8%	1,208 (63.6%)	127 (6.7%)	277 (14.6%)	182 (9.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (5.5%)	85.3	77^th of 674 public high schools	88.6%		77.1	143^rd of 634 public high schools	77.4%	66	57.5	70.1	78.0											$14,319	$694	$13,625
Lancaster County CTC - Mt Joy Campus	Public	9-12	432 Old Market St	Mount Joy	17552	Lancaster County	Lancaster County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(717) 653-3000	12	21	.5	25.0%	9 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Donegal High School	Public	9-12	1025 Koser Road	Mount Joy	17552	Lancaster County	Donegal School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 653-1871	930	60	15.5	42.6%	708 (76.1%)	33 (3.5%)	134 (14.4%)	11 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.3%)	60.4	291^st of 674 public high schools	56.8%		77.4	138^th of 634 public high schools	78.2%	153	23.8	57.9	69.9											$15,206	$968	$14,238
Cedar Crest High School	Public	9-12	115 E Evergreen Rd	Lebanon	17042	Lebanon County	Cornwall-Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 272-2033	1,633	95	17.1	33.6%	1,178 (72.1%)	56 (3.4%)	296 (18.1%)	39 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	61 (3.7%)	71.1	196^th of 674 public high schools	70.9%		67.5	224^th of 634 public high schools	64.7%	28	46.5	59.4	68.6											$15,666	$508	$15,159
McCaskey Campus	Public	9-12	445 N Reservoir St	Lancaster	17602	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 291-6211	2,620	180	14.5	87.9%	389 (14.8%)	458 (17.5%)	1,534 (58.5%)	91 (3.5%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	147 (5.6%)	21	549^th of 674 public high schools	18.5%		12.1	561^st of 634 public high schools	11.5%	12	6.3	29.2	51.1											$20,905	$2,577	$18,328
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	901 Ironville Pike	Columbia	17512	Lancaster County	Columbia Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 684-7500	376	29	12.8	85.6%	173 (46.0%)	30 (8.0%)	135 (35.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.6%)	11.3	594^th of 674 public high schools	11.9%		15	549^th of 634 public high schools	13.4%	45	11.9	22.1	30.4											$23,567	$2,448	$21,119
La Academia Partnership Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	30 N Ann Street	Lancaster	17602	Lancaster County	La Academia Partnership Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 295-7763	200	23	8.6	100.0%	3 (1.5%)	19 (9.5%)	171 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	5.5	636^th of 674 public high schools	5.6%					(n/a)	9.5	4.2	19.2	0.0	5.3	0.0	1.4	6.6	6.6	10.5	9.5	12.1	11.0	$680	$604	$76

Frequently Asked Questions about Manheim Central Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Manheim Central Senior High School?

Students at Manheim Central Senior High School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Manheim Central Senior High School in?

Manheim Central School District

How many students attend Manheim Central Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 935 students attended Manheim Central Senior High School.

Is Manheim Central Senior High School a good school?

Manheim Central Senior High School ranks 239^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Manheim Central Senior High School?

Manheim Central Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

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