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Manheim Township High School

Coordinates: 40°06′09″N 76°17′58″W / 40.1024°N 76.2995°W / 40.1024; -76.2995
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Manheim Township High School
Address
Map
115 Blue Streak Blvd

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17606

Information
TypePublic secondary
School districtManheim Township School District
DeanMatthew Johns
Head of schoolDavid Rilatt
Staff119.05 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,899 (2022–2023)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.95[1]
Color(s)Blue and white
MascotBlue Streak and Sir Streaksalot the Lion
NewspaperThe Township Times[2]
Websitehttp://www.mtwp.net

Manheim Township High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the only high school in the Manheim Township School District.

As of the 2021–22 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,863 students and 113.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 16.41:1. There were 443 students (23.8% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and a further 36 eligible for reduced-cost lunch.[1]

History

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The school was built in the 1950s.

In 1978, a $6 million addition added a new library to the building.[3]

In 2006, planning for a construction project commenced which would renovate much of the school's buildings. The $83 million project included a new classroom wing and new gymnasium, and renovated much of the pre-existing 1978 structure. Most of the initial 1950s building was removed or renovated entirely in this process. Renovations were completed in December 2008.[4]

Academic team

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The school has a Quiz Bowl team, which won a national championship in 2000.[5][6] The team also won a Pennsylvania state championship in 2022.[7]

Arts

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The school's student publication is called The Township Times.

Technology

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In 2006, the Pennsylvania Department of Education awarded a grant to the school to buy new technology. As part of the grant, the school received several smart boards and a number of student laptops.[8] On September 20, 2017 all students in grades 9-12 were issued an iPad.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "School data for Manheim Twp High School]". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Township Times". Manheim Township High School. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  3. ^ Delaney, Gil (27 Jul 1977). "$23 Million Spent By County Schools for Building Jobs". Intelligencer Journal – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  4. ^ Meadows, Robyn (28 Feb 2008). "'Practical' and 'Amazing'". Lancaster New Era – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  5. ^ Finnerty, Megan (21 Jun 2000). "2 quiz bowl teams bring home honors". Intelligencer Journal. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Quiz Bowl History". Manheim Township Quiz Bowl. Retrieved 3 May 2020 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  7. ^ "Manheim High School Named PA State Academic Competition Champions". MyChesCo. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  8. ^ Bundy, Taylor (19 Jan 2008). "Electronics in Education". Intelligencer Journal. Retrieved 20 May 2020 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  9. ^ "Representative Steven C. Mentzer". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  10. ^ "Golf the Beach, Amanda Balionis has a dream job". LancasterOnline. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
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