Manheim Township High School
| 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 | 113.60 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,864 (2021–22)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.41[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Blue Streak and Sir Streaksalot the Lion |
| Newspaper | Blue Streak News Online[2] |
| Website | http://www.mtwp.net |
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.
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
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]
Academic team
The 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
The school's student publication is called The Township Times.
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.[8] 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[9]
- Amanda Balionis (2003), journalist[10]
- Zarek Valentin (2009), American soccer player currently playing as a defender for the Houston Dynamo
- Cam Gallagher (2011), American baseball player currently the catcher for the Kansas City Royals
- Steven Mentzer (1975), politician[11]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "School data for Manheim Twp High School]". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Knapp, Tom (23 January 2017). "Alec Kreider never revealed motive for killing his friend, friend's parents, in brutal 2007 stabbing". LancasterOnline. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Golf the Beach, Amanda Balionis has a dream job". LancasterOnline. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Representative Steven C. Mentzer". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
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