Manchester West High School

Summary:

Manchester West High School is a public high school serving 772 students in grades 9-12 in Manchester, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Manchester School District, which is ranked 157 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manchester West High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 45.08% White, 9.84% African American, 27.98% Hispanic, and 4.53% Asian students - higher diversity than nearby schools like Merrimack High School. However, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in New Hampshire, with only 32% of students proficient or better in reading compared to the state average of 53%. Additionally, 49.61% of Manchester West students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than schools like Bedford High School (4.67%) and Merrimack High School (4.82%).

The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 62 out of 77 schools in 2014-2015 to 87 out of 87 schools in 2023-2024. Significant achievement gaps exist between racial groups, with only 12% of Asian students and 3% of African American students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 86% of White students at the top-performing Merrimack High School. Addressing the unique challenges facing Manchester West High School, such as its high poverty rates and low-performing district, will be crucial in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9 Notre Dame Ave.
       Manchester, NH  03102-3999


(603) 624-6384

District: Manchester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,782 Help


Feeder schools for Manchester West High School:

Elementary:    Gossler Park School
    Northwest Elementary School
    Parker-Varney School
Middle:    Middle School At Parkside

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  772

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.1%
Hispanic:
28.0%
Two or more races:
12.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.6% Help


 See top rated New Hampshire high schools

 Compare Manchester West High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Manchester West High School ranks worse than 100% of high schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Manchester School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.68. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Manchester West High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.1%), Hispanic (28%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Manchester School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manchester West High School is 13, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Manchester School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Manchester West High School employs 59.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manchester West High School is $17,782, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Manchester School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manchester West High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester West High School 87th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Manchester West High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Manchester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester School District 157th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Manchester West High School?

Rank History for Manchester West High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Manchester West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 7.97 76th 79 3.8%
2010 18.24 71st 81 12.3%
2011 19.81 73rd 81 9.9%
2012 5.41 81st 83 2.4%
2013 7.24 79th 83 4.8%
2014 6.00 81st 85 4.7%
2015 20.55 62nd 77 19.5%
2016 10.56 83rd 84 1.2%
2017 10.92 80th 82 2.4%
2018 5.32 81st 81 0.0%
2019 4.43 71st 71 0.0%
2021 8.71 81st 84 3.6%
2022 9.14 83rd 85 2.4%
2023 10.87 79th 85 7.1%
2024 4.68 87th 87 0.0%
See the entire list of New Hampshire High School Rankings!

Rank History for Female students at Manchester West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.58 60th 60 0.0%
2019 7.93 61st 63 3.2%
2021 18.69 52nd 59 11.9%
2022 6.74 78th 79 1.3%
2023 11.89 72nd 78 7.7%
2024 3.41 81st 81 0.0%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Manchester West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.09 59th 61 3.3%
2019 4.02 59th 61 3.3%
2021 4.32 60th 60 0.0%
2022 11.27 72nd 78 7.7%
2023 13.73 72nd 78 7.7%
2024 9.99 80th 82 2.4%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Manchester West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.08 12th 14 14.3%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Manchester West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.49 1st 5 80.0%
2024 19.60 3rd 3 0.0%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Manchester West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.94 9th 9 0.0%
2021 9.17 5th 5 0.0%
2022 10.22 9th 9 0.0%
2023 18.49 11th 11 0.0%
2024 16.75 18th 20 10.0%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Manchester West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.97 59th 64 7.8%
2019 4.66 65th 66 1.5%
2021 15.01 61st 67 9.0%
2022 13.98 78th 85 8.2%
2023 25.50 62nd 83 25.3%
2024 4.89 86th 87 1.1%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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.

Manchester West High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 




Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Manchester West High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Manchester West High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Manchester West High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 1737 15 20 24 4 n/a n/a 0 1800
1991 1755 11 18 24 6 n/a n/a 0 1814
1992 1801 19 11 16 6 n/a n/a 0 1853
1993 1734 15 14 24 5 n/a n/a 0 1792
1994 1693 16 18 19 8 n/a n/a 0 1754
1995 1766 20 21 21 3 n/a n/a 0 1831
1996 1766 20 21 21 3 n/a n/a 0 1831
1997 1831 13 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1873
1998 1864 18 22 20 7 n/a n/a 0 1931
1999 1844 25 29 31 6 n/a n/a 0 1935
2000 1817 42 33 39 7 n/a n/a 0 1938
2001 1895 34 38 55 2 n/a n/a 0 2024
2002 1879 43 47 84 7 n/a n/a 0 2060
2003 1879 43 47 84 7 n/a n/a 0 2060
2004 1936 47 40 85 7 n/a n/a 0 2115
2005 1938 57 41 94 11 n/a n/a 0 2141
2006 2040 78 38 112 11 n/a n/a 0 2279
2007 2063 69 36 114 7 n/a n/a 0 2289
2008 1552 59 29 135 12 n/a n/a 0 1787
2009 1278 80 37 139 10 n/a n/a 0 1544
2010 1063 89 49 153 13 0 0 0 1367
2011 1013 93 71 155 10 0 16 0 1358
2012 948 92 74 140 9 0 33 0 1296
2013 860 99 60 124 8 0 41 0 1192
2014 731 96 63 143 9 0 43 0 1085
2015 669 81 66 139 10 2 47 0 1014
2016 590 85 55 144 7 1 47 0 929
2017 527 73 50 150 2 1 57 0 860
2018 449 78 48 152 3 3 67 0 800
2019 431 73 44 141 1 1 66 0 757
2020 415 84 39 161 2 0 82 0 783
2021 382 88 45 189 3 0 82 0 789
2022 371 81 38 186 3 0 88 0 767
2023 348 76 35 216 1 1 95 0 772

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 West High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1800 108.0 16.6 1.2
1991 1814 82.0 22.1 2.4
1992 1853 103.0 17.9 4
1993 1792 105.0 17.1 4.6
1994 1754 107.0 16.4 4.9
1995 1831 103.0 17.8 5.7
1996 1831 103.0 17.8 5.7
1997 1873 105.0 17.8 5.7
1998 1931 109.6 17.6 6.5
1999 1935 111.2 17.4 6.5
2000 1938 113.2 17.1 8
2001 2024 113.6 17.8 7.4
2002 2060 113.2 18.2 8.4
2003 2060 113.2 18.2 8.4
2004 2115 117.0 18.1 12.2
2005 2141 123.0 17.4 13.5
2006 2279 127.4 17.9 14.3
2007 2289 127.4 18.0 16.3
2008 1787 106.5 16.8 22.1
2009 1544 101.5 15.2 30.1
2010 1367 88.5 15.4 34.7
2011 1358 91.9 14.7 46.5
2012 1296 97.6 13.2 46
2013 1192 82.8 14.3 46.1
2014 1085 82.1 13.2 49.9
2015 1014 76.0 13.3 57.7
2016 929 76.0 12.2 59
2017 860 73.0 11.7 61.3
2018 800 72.9 10.9 60.6
2019 757 65.8 11.5 58.3
2020 783 63.4 12.3 54.5
2021 789 58.7 13.4 40.8
2022 767 57.5 13.3 41.2
2023 772 59.2 13.0 49.6

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 West High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1800 108.0 16.6 1.2
1991 1814 82.0 22.1 2.4
1992 1853 103.0 17.9 4
1993 1792 105.0 17.1 4.6
1994 1754 107.0 16.4 4.9
1995 1831 103.0 17.8 5.7
1996 1831 103.0 17.8 5.7
1997 1873 105.0 17.8 5.7
1998 1931 109.6 17.6 6.5
1999 1935 111.2 17.4 6.5
2000 1938 113.2 17.1 8
2001 2024 113.6 17.8 7.4
2002 2060 113.2 18.2 8.4
2003 2060 113.2 18.2 8.4
2004 2115 117.0 18.1 12.2
2005 2141 123.0 17.4 13.5
2006 2279 127.4 17.9 14.3
2007 2289 127.4 18.0 16.3
2008 1787 106.5 16.8 22.1
2009 1544 101.5 15.2 30.1
2010 1367 88.5 15.4 34.7
2011 1358 91.9 14.7 46.5
2012 1296 97.6 13.2 46
2013 1192 82.8 14.3 46.1
2014 1085 82.1 13.2 49.9
2015 1014 76.0 13.3 57.7
2016 929 76.0 12.2 59
2017 860 73.0 11.7 61.3
2018 800 72.9 10.9 60.6
2019 757 65.8 11.5 58.3
2020 783 63.4 12.3 54.5
2021 789 58.7 13.4 40.8
2022 767 57.5 13.3 41.2
2023 772 59.2 13.0 49.6

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 West High School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,782

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manchester West 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 71st of 71 High schoolsRanks 79th of 85 High schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Manchester West High School)1019
 9%
   11th Grade Science (Manchester School District)1817
 1%
   11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4141
11th Grade Mathematics (Manchester West High School)1717
   11th Grade Mathematics (Manchester School District)2515
 10%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4235
 7%
11th Grade Reading (Manchester West High School)3435
 1%
   11th Grade Reading (Manchester School District)4740
 7%
   11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)6359
 4%
All Grades Mathematics (Manchester West High School)1717
   All Grades Mathematics (Manchester School District)2419
 5%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Manchester West High School)3435
 1%
   All Grades Reading (Manchester School District)3428
 6%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Manchester West High School)1019
 9%
   All Grades Science (Manchester School District)1814
 4%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students757772
 2%
African American7376
 4.1%
American Indian11
Asian4435
 20.5%
Hispanic141216
 53.2%
Pacific Islander11
White431348
 19.3%
Two or More Races6695
 43.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.3%49.6%
 8.6%


Schools Near Manchester West High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester West High School

Manchester West High School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of New Hampshire high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 772 students attended Manchester West High School.

Students at Manchester West High School are 45% White, 28% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 10% African American, 5% Asian.

Manchester West High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gossler Park School
Elementary : Northwest Elementary School
Elementary : Parker-Varney School
Middle : Middle School At Parkside


Rate Manchester West High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Manchester West High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 20 milliseconds.