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Penn Manor High School vs. Manheim Twp High School

Should you attend Penn Manor High School or Manheim Twp High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Penn Manor High School
East Cottage Avenue
Millersville, PA 17551
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Manheim Twp High School
School Road
Lancaster, PA 17606
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Penn Manor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

Manheim Twp High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,806 students in grades 9-12, Penn Manor High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,956 students in grades 9-12, Manheim Twp High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,806 students
1,956 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Penn Manor High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manheim Twp High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Penn Manor High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manheim Twp High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
118 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Penn Manor High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manheim Twp High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Penn Manor High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Penn Manor School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Manheim Twp High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manheim Township School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#780 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#514 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Penn Manor High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manheim Twp High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in PA)
56%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penn Manor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Penn Manor School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manheim Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manheim Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penn Manor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Penn Manor School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manheim Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manheim Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penn Manor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Penn Manor School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manheim Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Manheim Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 50% in PA)
92%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Penn Manor High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Penn Manor School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Manheim Twp High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Manheim Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Penn Manor High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Manheim Twp High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
446
519
Grade 10 Students
450
479
Grade 11 Students
449
489
Grade 12 Students
461
469

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Penn Manor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Penn Manor School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Manheim Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manheim Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Penn Manor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Penn Manor School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Manheim Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manheim Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Penn Manor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Penn Manor School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manheim Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manheim Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Penn Manor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Penn Manor School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Manheim Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manheim Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Penn Manor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Penn Manor School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Manheim Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manheim Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Penn Manor High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Penn Manor School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manheim Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manheim Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Penn Manor High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Penn Manor School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Manheim Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manheim Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Penn Manor High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Penn Manor School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manheim Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manheim Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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