Manheim Central Senior High School

Manheim Central Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 E Adele Ave,  Manheim, PA
Manheim Central School District
3.4
3.5
959 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
25
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
80.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
325:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
82.8%
Hispanic
9.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Black
1.4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 111 Students
Penn State 101 Students
University of Pittsburgh 69 Students
Temple University 62 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 58 Students
Messiah University 48 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 42 Students
Lebanon Valley College 39 Students
Elizabethtown College 38 Students
University of Pennsylvania 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 47 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Nursing 40 Students
Biology 29 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Finance 19 Students
Pre-Law Studies 17 Students
Engineering 16 Students
Early Childhood Education 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 166 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/6/2025
Manheim Central High School plays a pivotal role in engaging the small town's community. Manheim Central is known for their enthusiastic teachers who strive to support their students' various interests and activities. A downside of this school is an unfair focus towards football and other sports, compared to the music and arts programs.
4.0 Alum
6/28/2023
Manheim central is a very diverse school and excels in sports, academics, and the arts. The teachers as well as faculty and administration do their best to prioritize the students wellness and being. My experience there was a bit different since my freshman year was impacted by COVID and the years after that was impacted by the construction, however my experience there was overall great.
1.0 NicheUser
1/26/2023
The high school administration is incompetent. No transparency. No regard for school board policies.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
3.0 other
3/15/2018
I was frequently in trouble for things that seeem trivial in hind sight. I was told by multiple teachers that I would never amount to anything and wouldn't be able to get into college. Turns out I did much better when I left and went to College where it was more challenging and less people judging m...
1.0 other
9/3/2013
Great athletic team and has a variety of interesting extracurricular activities, but I would not say this school challenges and encourages students to do well - academically, which is most important. Not impressed. Would not recommend.
5.0 parent
4/9/2010
the school is above average and exellent formychildren.
5.0 parent
1/23/2010

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Manheim Central Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Manheim, PA, in the Manheim neighborhood, and is served by the Manheim Central School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 959 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Manheim Central Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $408,622. Discover additional schools in the area, like Linden Hall, Lititz Christian School, Sonlight River Brethren School, and more. Learn more about what Manheim has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Manheim Central Senior High School.

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