Serving 1,783 students in grades 9-12, Penn Manor High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penn Manor High School's student population of 1,783 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penn Manor High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn Manor High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#927 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn Manor High School's ranking?
Penn Manor High School is ranked #927 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penn Manor High School often compared to?
Penn Manor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School, Hempfield Sr. High School, Manheim Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penn Manor High School?
The graduation rate of Penn Manor High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Penn Manor High School?
1,783 students attend Penn Manor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Penn Manor High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Manor High School?
Penn Manor High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Manor High School offer ?
Penn Manor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn Manor High School part of?
Penn Manor High School is part of Penn Manor School District.
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