Manchester Essex Regional High School

Summary:

Manchester Essex Regional High School is a public high school serving 416 students in grades 9-12 in Manchester, MA. The school is part of the Manchester Essex Regional District, which is ranked 65 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Manchester Essex Regional High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Massachusetts, with a statewide ranking between 9 and 56 over the past 10 years. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages across all subject areas, including English Language Arts (74.44% vs. 56.86%), Mathematics (71.43% vs. 48.47%), and Science (70.79% vs. 49.26%). Additionally, the school maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.6% to 100% over the past five years, well above the state average.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Ipswich High and Marblehead High, Manchester Essex Regional High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, graduation rates, and MCAS proficiency. However, these nearby schools have more diverse student populations, which may provide a different set of educational experiences and perspectives for their students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 36 Lincoln Street
       Manchester, MA  01944


(978) 526-4412

District: Manchester Essex Regional

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,597 Help


Feeder schools for Manchester Essex Regional High School:

Elementary:    Essex Elementary
    Manchester Memorial Elementary
Middle:    Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.6%
Asian:
1.4%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.9% Help


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Compare Details Manchester Essex Regional High School ranks better than 83.9% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.61. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Manchester Essex Regional High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), Asian (1.4%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manchester Essex Regional High School is 10. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manchester Essex Regional High School is $19,597.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manchester Essex Regional High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester Essex Regional High School 56th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Manchester Essex Regional High School in the ranking list.)

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Manchester Essex Regional:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester Essex Regional 65th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Manchester Essex Regional High School

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Rank History for all students at Manchester Essex Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.06 48th 304 84.2%
2004 88.60 28th 307 90.9%
2005 80.93 63rd 311 79.7%
2006 86.47 31st 314 90.1%
2007 86.57 19th 316 94.0%
2008 90.89 6th 319 98.1%
2009 88.18 9th 322 97.2%
2010 86.85 15th 335 95.5%
2011 73.24 98th 340 71.2%
2012 81.79 28th 340 91.8%
2013 80.97 28th 344 91.9%
2014 82.38 16th 347 95.4%
2015 79.42 41st 354 88.4%
2016 84.12 11th 351 96.9%
2017 83.68 9th 348 97.4%
2018 82.31 28th 345 91.9%
2019 85.85 33rd 351 90.6%
2021 83.40 43rd 285 84.9%
2022 91.37 23rd 342 93.3%
2023 84.45 56th 347 83.9%
2024 84.61 56th 348 83.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Manchester Essex Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.45 57th 344 83.4%
2019 75.77 68th 348 80.5%
2021 86.66 23rd 268 91.4%
2022 89.73 27th 339 92.0%
2023 39.87 153rd 301 49.2%
2024 57.33 108th 289 62.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manchester Essex Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.66 6th 253 97.6%
2022 96.69 7th 332 97.9%
2023 71.81 83rd 338 75.4%
2024 97.73 8th 338 97.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Manchester Essex Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.83 68th 339 79.9%
2019 85.20 32nd 342 90.6%
2021 86.71 25th 281 91.1%
2022 91.54 18th 340 94.7%
2023 81.79 64th 339 81.1%
2024 91.59 23rd 342 93.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Manchester Essex Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.31 21st 299 93.0%
2019 78.50 49th 299 83.6%
2021 71.44 43rd 202 78.7%
2022 81.27 45th 295 84.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Manchester Essex Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.15 12th 343 96.5%
2019 85.16 46th 346 86.7%
2021 80.41 56th 281 80.1%
2022 89.69 32nd 339 90.6%
2023 85.39 58th 343 83.1%
2024 71.25 98th 342 71.3%
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Rank History for White students at Manchester Essex Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.02 45th 303 85.1%
2019 83.38 40th 302 86.8%
2021 78.18 50th 249 79.9%
2022 88.29 33rd 300 89.0%
2023 77.77 65th 301 78.4%
2024 78.25 70th 302 76.8%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Thursday, August 22, 2013

Open Quote The school lacks diversity, enthusiastic teachers and has bad communication with parents. All around, the school doesn't quite meet high expectations. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Manchester Essex Regional High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 478 1 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 472 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2003 472 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2004 487 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2005 565 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2006 590 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2007 603 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2008 617 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2009 413 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 415
2010 435 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 439
2011 459 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 461
2012 467 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 470
2013 476 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 480
2014 458 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 461
2015 438 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 440
2016 427 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 432
2017 415 1 3 3 0 0 2 0 424
2018 432 0 5 5 0 0 1 0 443
2019 453 0 7 8 0 0 3 0 471
2020 466 0 7 7 0 0 3 0 483
2021 443 0 8 4 0 0 3 1 459
2022 433 0 8 3 0 0 5 1 450
2023 402 0 6 4 0 0 3 1 416

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 Essex Regional High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 488 n/a 0.0 6.4
2002 474 n/a n/a 3
2003 474 n/a n/a 3
2004 491 44.2 11.1 5.7
2005 571 47.7 12.0 4.4
2006 599 47.8 12.5 4.3
2007 603 48.0 12.6 6.6
2008 621 30.1 20.6 5.3
2009 415 37.4 11.1 4.6
2010 439 35.8 12.2 5
2011 461 35.1 13.1 9.5
2012 470 34.0 13.8 11.3
2013 480 38.7 12.3 7.9
2014 461 38.0 12.1 5.6
2015 440 38.0 11.5 10.9
2016 432 39.0 11.0 n/a
2017 424 41.4 10.2 n/a
2018 443 42.6 10.3 n/a
2019 471 44.1 10.6 n/a
2020 483 44.5 10.8 n/a
2021 459 43.3 10.5 n/a
2022 450 43.5 10.3 n/a
2023 416 41.5 10.0 n/a

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 Essex Regional High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 488 n/a 0.0 6.4
2002 474 n/a n/a 3
2003 474 n/a n/a 3
2004 491 44.2 11.1 5.7
2005 571 47.7 12.0 4.4
2006 599 47.8 12.5 4.3
2007 603 48.0 12.6 6.6
2008 621 30.1 20.6 5.3
2009 415 37.4 11.1 4.6
2010 439 35.8 12.2 5
2011 461 35.1 13.1 9.5
2012 470 34.0 13.8 11.3
2013 480 38.7 12.3 7.9
2014 461 38.0 12.1 5.6
2015 440 38.0 11.5 10.9
2016 432 39.0 11.0 n/a
2017 424 41.4 10.2 n/a
2018 443 42.6 10.3 n/a
2019 471 44.1 10.6 n/a
2020 483 44.5 10.8 n/a
2021 459 43.3 10.5 n/a
2022 450 43.5 10.3 n/a
2023 416 41.5 10.0 n/a

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 Essex Regional High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $155 (0.9%) $17,488 (99.1%) $17,642
2020 $216 (1.2%) $18,025 (98.8%) $18,241
2021 $858 (4.4%) $18,739 (95.6%) $19,597

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Manchester Essex Regional High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 351 High schoolsRanks 56th of 347 High schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Essex Regional High School)8677.8
 8.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Essex Regional)8477.3
 6.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Essex Regional High School)8270.6
 11.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Essex Regional)8170.3
 10.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students471416
 11.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White453402
 11.3%
Two or More Races33


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Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester Essex Regional High School

Manchester Essex Regional High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Essex Elementary
Elementary : Manchester Memorial Elementary
Middle : Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Students at Manchester Essex Regional High School are 97% White, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended Manchester Essex Regional High School.

Manchester Essex Regional High School ranks 56th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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