Manheim Township High School
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| Manheim Township High School | |
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115 Blue Streak Blvd , , 17601 | |
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| Type | Public secondary |
| School district | Manheim Township School District |
| Dean | Matthew Johns |
| Head of school | David Rilatt |
| Staff | 117.95 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.58[1] |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Blue Streak and Sir Streaksalot the Lion |
| Newspaper | The Township Times[2] |
| Website | http://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 2023–24 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,956 students and 117.95 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 16.58:1. There were 584 students (29.9% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and a further 50 eligible for reduced-cost lunch.[1] The normal lunch cost is $2.50 with options for more food costing extra.
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
Arts
The school's student publication is called The Township Times.
Joan Klein Weidman played bass fiddle in the school's jazz band.
Technology
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.
