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Manheim Central SHS

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Suburb: Large

Reported Enrollment

935

students

District

Manheim Central SD

County Context Score

68/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

400 Adele Ave, Manheim, PA, 17545

School District

Manheim Central SD

NCES Identifiers

School ID
421455002618
District ID
4214550

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

935 students

School Setting

Suburb: Large

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Manheim Central SHS is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Lancaster County has 113 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 4 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Manheim Central SHS tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Manheim Central SD, Lancaster County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Manheim Central SHS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Manheim Central SD.

School scale

935 students

Manheim Central SHS reports 935 students, smaller than most same-level county peers. Among 20 other high schools in Lancaster County with enrollment data, 9 report fewer students and 11 report more. The peer median is 974 students.

County peer set

21 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 940 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

4 district schools

Manheim Central SD lists 2 primary, 1 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

2

Middle

1

High

1

Other

0

Nearby context inside Manheim Central SD

Baron EL SchPK–4 · Primary · 342 studentsListed
Doe Run El SchKG–4 · Primary · 643 studentsListed
Manheim Central MS5–8 · Middle · 848 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Donegal HS9–12930 students
Lampeter-Strasburg SHS9–12940 students
Garden Spot SHS9–12926 students
Cocalico SHS9–121,008 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Manheim Central SHS a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Manheim Central SD.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Manheim Central SHS?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Manheim Central SHS data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Manheim Central SHS with nearby schools?

Manheim Central SHS should be compared with 21 high schools in Lancaster County, plus other schools in Manheim Central SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Manheim Central SHS?

Before using Manheim Central SHS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Manheim Central SD.

Part of Manheim Central SD

Manheim Central SHS is one of 4 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 2,768 students across 4 schools.

Schools in District

4

Reported Enrollment

2,768

4 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Manheim Central MS5–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Doe Run El SchKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
  • Baron EL SchPK–4 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

Donegal HS

Grades 9–12
930 students
RegularListed only

Lampeter-Strasburg SHS

Grades 9–12
940 students
RegularProfile

Garden Spot SHS

Grades 9–12
926 students
RegularListed only

Cocalico SHS

Grades 9–12
1,008 students
RegularProfile

Solanco HS

Grades 9–12
1,081 students
RegularProfile

Lancaster County Schools

County Context Score

68/100

County-level composite across 113 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor