Manheim Township High School
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.
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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 | 118 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,753 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.9[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Blue Streak and Sir Streaksalot the Lion |
| Rival | Hempfield High School |
| Newspaper | Blue Streak News Online[2] |
| Website | http://www.mtwp.net |
As of the 2018–19 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,753 students and 118 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.9:1. There were 435 students (24.8% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and a further 63 eligible for reduced-cost lunch.[1]
History
The school was originally built in the 1950s. A $6 million addition in 1978 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. Additionally, most of the initial 1950s building was removed or renovated entirely in this process. Renovations were completed in December 2008.[4]
Arts
The school's student publication is Blue Streak News Online.
Technology
In 2006, the Pennsylvania Department of Education awarded a grant to the school to buy new technology. The grant was part of Governor Ed Rendell's $20 million Classrooms for the Future Program, which Rendell announced on September 20, 2006. As part of the grant, the school received several SMART Boards, as well as a number of student laptops.[7] On September 20, 2017 all students in grades 9-12 were issued an iPad.
Notable alumni
- Deb Andraca (1988), Wisconsin state legislator
- Jim Furyk (1988), professional golfer, 2003 U.S. Open champion
- Brad Rutter (1995), Jeopardy! champion
- Lt. Andy Baldwin (1995), The Bachelor
- Danah Michelle Mattas (1996), social networks, internet researcher
- Alec Devon Kreider, Triple murderer
- Zarek Valentin (2009), American soccer player currently playing as a defender for Bodø/Glimt
- Cam Gallagher (2011), American baseball players currently the catcher for the Kansas City Royals
References
- School data for Manheim Twp High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed May 3, 2020.
- "Blue Streak News Online". Manheim Township High School. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- 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.
- Bundy, Taylor (19 Jan 2008). "Electronics in Education". Intelligencer Journal. Retrieved 20 May 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
| Preceded by James Island High School |
National Academic Championship champion 2000 |
Succeeded by Irmo High School |
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