Manheim Township High School Explained

Manheim Township High School
Type:Public secondary
District:Manheim Township School District
Grades:9–12
Head Of School:David Rilatt
Dean:Matthew Johns
Staff:113.60
Ratio:16.41
Enrollment:1,864 (2021–22)[1]
Colors:Blue and white
Mascot:Blue Streak and Sir Streaksalot the Lion
Streetaddress:115 Blue Streak Blvd
City:Manheim Township
State:Pennsylvania
County:Lancaster County
Country:US
Zipcode:17606
Newspaper:Blue Streak News Online[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 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

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

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

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

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.

Notable alumni

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: School data for Manheim Twp High School ]. National Center for Education Statistics. . April 30, 2023.
  2. Web site: Blue Streak News Online . Manheim Township High School . 3 September 2020.
  3. News: Delaney . Gil . $23 Million Spent By County Schools for Building Jobs . Intelligencer Journal . 27 Jul 1977. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Meadows . Robyn . 'Practical' and 'Amazing' . Lancaster New Era . 28 Feb 2008. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Finnerty . Megan . 2 quiz bowl teams bring home honors . 20 May 2020 . Intelligencer Journal . 21 Jun 2000.
  6. Web site: Quiz Bowl History . Manheim Township Quiz Bowl . 3 May 2020. Newspapers.com.
  7. News: Manheim High School Named PA State Academic Competition Champions . 8 May 2022 . MyChesCo . 8 May 2022.
  8. News: Bundy . Taylor . Electronics in Education . 20 May 2020 . Intelligencer Journal . 19 Jan 2008. Newspapers.com.
  9. Web site: Representative Steven C. Mentzer. 2022-01-19. The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.. English.
  10. Web site: Golf the Beach, Amanda Balionis has a dream job. 6 February 2014 . LancasterOnline . 31 May 2023.