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.
| Manheim Township High School | |
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115 Blue Streak Blvd , , 17606 | |
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| Type | Public secondary |
| School district | Manheim Township School District |
| Dean | Matthew Johns |
| Head of school | David Rilatt |
| Staff | 119.05 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,899 (2022–2023)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.95[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Blue Streak and Sir Streaksalot the Lion |
| Newspaper | The Township Times[2] |
| Website | http://www.mtwp.net |
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
editThe 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
editThe 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
editThe school's student publication is called The Township Times.
Technology
editIn 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
edit- Deb Andraca, Wisconsin state legislator
- Andrew Baldwin, Episode 10, The Bachelor
- danah boyd, social media scholar
- Jim Furyk, professional golfer and 2003 U.S. Open champion
- Cam Gallagher, professional baseball player, Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals
- Steven Mentzer, Pennsylvania state legislator[9]
- Amanda Renner, CBS Sports journalist[10]
- Brad Rutter, Jeopardy! champion with the second-largest winnings in game show history
- Zarek Valentin, professional soccer player, Minnesota United
References
edit- ^ a b c d "School data for Manheim Twp High School]". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "The Township Times". Manheim Township High School. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Delaney, Gil (27 Jul 1977). "$23 Million Spent By County Schools for Building Jobs". Intelligencer Journal – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Meadows, Robyn (28 Feb 2008). "'Practical' and 'Amazing'". Lancaster New Era – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Finnerty, Megan (21 Jun 2000). "2 quiz bowl teams bring home honors". Intelligencer Journal. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
- ^ "Quiz Bowl History". Manheim Township Quiz Bowl. Retrieved 3 May 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Manheim High School Named PA State Academic Competition Champions". MyChesCo. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ Bundy, Taylor (19 Jan 2008). "Electronics in Education". Intelligencer Journal. Retrieved 20 May 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Representative Steven C. Mentzer". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
- ^ "Golf the Beach, Amanda Balionis has a dream job". LancasterOnline. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
