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Manchester High School

Summary:

Manchester High School is a public high school serving 1,673 students in grades 9-12 in Manchester, Connecticut. The school is part of the Manchester School District, which is ranked 141 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manchester High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 29.17% White, 25.4% African American, 32.7% Hispanic, and 8.91% Asian students. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Glastonbury High School and South Windsor High School, which have a higher percentage of White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state average and nearby high-performing schools. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 42.8% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%, and only 17.4% were proficient or better in SAT/Math, compared to the state average of 29.5%.

Manchester High School also has a relatively high percentage of students (around 51-55%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like Glastonbury High School (12.77%) and South Windsor High School (16.93%). As a result, Manchester High School has consistently ranked in the lower half of Connecticut high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, lower than nearby high-performing schools like Glastonbury High School (ranked 16 out of 200 in 2020-2021) and South Windsor High School (ranked 35 out of 200 in 2020-2021).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 134 MiddleTpke E
       Manchester, CT  06040

(860) 647-3530

District: Manchester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,270 Help


Feeder schools for Manchester High School:

Elementary:    Bowers School
    Buckley School
    Highland Park School
    Keeney School
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Middle:    Illing Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  1,673

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
32.7%
White:
29.2%
African American:
25.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.6% Help


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Compare Details Manchester High School ranks worse than 66.9% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Manchester High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manchester High School is $23,270.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manchester High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester High School 97th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Manchester High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Manchester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester School District 141st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Manchester High School

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Rank History for all students at Manchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 46.31 128th 176 27.3%
2008 45.28 123rd 176 30.1%
2009 46.24 117th 176 33.5%
2010 45.95 131st 186 29.6%
2011 48.73 124th 189 34.4%
2012 45.49 126th 188 33.0%
2013 39.37 142nd 193 26.4%
2015 32.92 145th 196 26.0%
2016 29.26 91st 132 31.1%
2017 29.86 94th 140 32.9%
2018 38.10 80th 121 33.9%
2019 38.35 79th 121 34.7%
2021 31.60 136th 200 32.0%
2022 32.37 81st 139 41.7%
2023 28.03 94th 142 33.8%
2024 27.97 97th 145 33.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Manchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.00 1st 10 90.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Manchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.36 9th 14 35.7%
2021 42.07 100th 175 42.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.22 15th 37 59.5%
2021 43.02 84th 155 45.8%
2022 32.19 45th 63 28.6%
2023 27.26 51st 70 27.1%
2024 33.37 36th 65 44.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Manchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.79 72nd 84 14.3%
2021 29.86 128th 189 32.3%
2022 29.18 71st 106 33.0%
2023 21.22 79th 103 23.3%
2024 24.68 76th 102 25.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Manchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.13 53rd 57 7.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Manchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.29 67th 78 14.1%
2019 32.05 66th 80 17.5%
2021 30.18 125th 182 31.3%
2022 23.13 74th 102 27.5%
2023 20.05 76th 100 24.0%
2024 21.50 79th 100 21.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Manchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 3.04 27th 28 3.6%
2023 0.27 15th 15 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Manchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.34 6th 11 45.5%
2021 54.97 24th 58 58.6%
2022 55.99 10th 25 60.0%
2023 38.60 19th 25 24.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.77 57th 104 45.2%
2022 38.69 34th 59 42.4%
2023 34.25 37th 63 41.3%
2024 40.74 33rd 63 47.6%
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Rank History for White students at Manchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.09 69th 113 38.9%
2021 27.94 121st 155 21.9%
2022 21.52 96th 117 17.9%
2023 17.53 102nd 116 12.1%
2024 22.24 96th 116 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Open Quote As a former student and now parent in the Manchester school district I can say I am impressed by the teachers and the available opportunities the school offers. They are catering to a diverse population and work hard to help our students. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 4, 2019

Open Quote Teachers are great. If your student wants opportunities, Manchester High School offers them: AP classes, college credit, sports. The ratings are low because not everyone has the same background or economic opportunities, in Manchester which reflects on the average test scores. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Open Quote All you have to do is show up to get an A.
Hardly anyone even shows up for class.
Valedictorian here is like a C student at the
HARTFORD MAGNET/CHOICE SCHOOLS.

UNIVERSITY HIGH OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
VOTED BEST MAGNET HIGH IN THE COUNTRY 2012!
(You can only win once) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Manchester High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1565 81 49 20 15 n/a n/a 0 1730
1989 1424 90 41 21 21 n/a n/a 0 1597
1990 1365 69 45 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1499
1991 1265 67 45 25 7 n/a n/a 0 1409
1992 1223 108 51 65 7 n/a n/a 0 1454
1993 1552 173 50 113 10 n/a n/a 0 1898
1994 1469 204 47 121 2 n/a n/a 0 1843
1995 1507 265 56 131 4 n/a n/a 0 1963
1996 1507 265 56 131 4 n/a n/a 0 1963
1997 1462 297 56 126 3 n/a n/a 0 1944
1998 1456 317 70 161 1 n/a n/a 0 2005
1999 1489 328 71 171 1 n/a n/a 0 2060
2000 1427 327 82 190 1 n/a n/a 0 2027
2001 1438 348 76 222 3 n/a n/a 0 2087
2002 1415 378 68 288 4 n/a n/a 0 2153
2003 1415 378 68 288 4 n/a n/a 0 2153
2004 1443 396 73 300 5 n/a n/a 0 2217
2005 1436 431 83 302 6 n/a n/a 0 2258
2006 1125 368 75 248 2 n/a n/a 0 1818
2007 1280 453 100 340 3 n/a n/a 0 2176
2008 1196 426 93 358 4 n/a n/a 0 2077
2009 1140 401 106 383 7 n/a n/a 0 2037
2010 1036 413 110 411 8 n/a n/a 0 1978
2011 955 406 111 393 10 0 12 0 1887
2012 886 390 104 370 7 0 22 0 1779
2013 803 376 104 369 5 0 36 0 1693
2014 759 346 104 354 5 1 50 0 1619
2015 668 324 113 363 4 2 52 0 1526
2016 624 320 119 400 4 2 65 0 1534
2017 601 357 125 396 6 2 68 0 1555
2018 573 369 130 403 6 1 73 0 1555
2019 562 399 128 452 9 1 77 0 1628
2020 546 403 127 443 10 2 66 0 1597
2021 560 399 122 477 12 2 68 0 1640
2022 555 430 136 505 12 4 60 0 1702
2023 488 425 149 547 7 3 48 6 1673

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manchester High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1730 105.0 16.4 n/a
1989 1597 102.2 15.6 n/a
1990 1499 97.7 15.3 n/a
1991 1409 96.3 14.6 n/a
1992 1454 93.0 15.6 4.7
1993 1898 113.9 16.7 0.4
1994 1843 121.3 15.2 10.7
1995 1963 122.7 16.0 13.1
1996 1963 122.7 16.0 13.1
1997 1944 125.7 15.5 12.5
1998 2005 124.0 16.2 12
1999 2060 131.7 15.6 15.4
2000 2027 136.0 14.9 17.8
2001 2087 137.8 15.1 n/a
2002 2153 144.5 14.9 23.1
2003 2153 144.5 14.9 23.1
2004 2217 147.0 15.1 23.5
2005 2258 126.0 17.9 n/a
2006 1818 133.7 13.6 39.1
2007 2176 138.8 15.7 27.9
2008 2077 154.7 13.4 28.2
2009 2037 164.1 13.4 37.8
2010 1978 157.4 12.5 42.6
2011 1887 154.8 12.1 46.1
2012 1779 157.6 11.2 51.7
2013 1693 155.3 10.9 49.6
2014 1619 153.8 10.5 51.4
2015 1526 161.0 9.4 51.7
2016 1534 140.0 10.9 51.4
2017 1555 138.3 11.2 48.6
2018 1555 147.0 10.5 48.6
2019 1628 137.1 11.8 56.5
2020 1597 145.1 11.0 59.9
2021 1640 149.0 11.0 54.1
2022 1702 155.6 10.9 55.1
2023 1673 177.4 9.4 51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manchester High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1730 105.0 16.4 n/a
1989 1597 102.2 15.6 n/a
1990 1499 97.7 15.3 n/a
1991 1409 96.3 14.6 n/a
1992 1454 93.0 15.6 4.7
1993 1898 113.9 16.7 0.4
1994 1843 121.3 15.2 10.7
1995 1963 122.7 16.0 13.1
1996 1963 122.7 16.0 13.1
1997 1944 125.7 15.5 12.5
1998 2005 124.0 16.2 12
1999 2060 131.7 15.6 15.4
2000 2027 136.0 14.9 17.8
2001 2087 137.8 15.1 n/a
2002 2153 144.5 14.9 23.1
2003 2153 144.5 14.9 23.1
2004 2217 147.0 15.1 23.5
2005 2258 126.0 17.9 n/a
2006 1818 133.7 13.6 39.1
2007 2176 138.8 15.7 27.9
2008 2077 154.7 13.4 28.2
2009 2037 164.1 13.4 37.8
2010 1978 157.4 12.5 42.6
2011 1887 154.8 12.1 46.1
2012 1779 157.6 11.2 51.7
2013 1693 155.3 10.9 49.6
2014 1619 153.8 10.5 51.4
2015 1526 161.0 9.4 51.7
2016 1534 140.0 10.9 51.4
2017 1555 138.3 11.2 48.6
2018 1555 147.0 10.5 48.6
2019 1628 137.1 11.8 56.5
2020 1597 145.1 11.0 59.9
2021 1640 149.0 11.0 54.1
2022 1702 155.6 10.9 55.1
2023 1673 177.4 9.4 51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manchester High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $20,846
2019 $19,821
2020 $20,846
2021 $21,917
2022 $24,194
2023 $23,270

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manchester High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 79th of 121 High schoolsRanks 94th of 142 High schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester High School)50.938.5
 12.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester School District)49.737.5
 12.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)61.652.4
 9.2%
11th Grade Math (Manchester High School)31.821.5
 10.3%
   11th Grade Math (Manchester School District)30.921
 9.9%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students16281673
 2.8%
African American399425
 6.5%
American Indian97
 22.2%
Asian128149
 16.4%
Hispanic452547
 21%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White562488
 13.2%
Two or More Races7748
 37.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%51.6%
 4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester High School

Manchester High School ranks 97th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,673 students attended Manchester High School.

Students at Manchester High School are 33% Hispanic, 29% White, 25% African American, 9% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Manchester High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bowers School
Elementary : Buckley School
Elementary : Highland Park School
Elementary : Keeney School
Elementary : Martin School
Elementary : Verplanck School
Elementary : Waddell School
Middle : Illing Middle School


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