Is Manchester West High School a good school?

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

How many students attend Manchester West High School?

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

What is the racial makeup of 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.

What schools feed into Manchester West High School?

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

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:
87^th of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,782

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

Number of students: 772

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.1%

Hispanic:

28.0%

Two or more races:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.6%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.68. (See more...)

Student Body

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...)

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

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manchester West High School is 13, which is the 2^nd best among 4 high schools in the Manchester School District. (See more...)

Compare Manchester West High School employs 59.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Manchester School District:

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

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Rank History for Manchester West High School

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Rank History for all students at Manchester West High School

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

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Rank History for Female students at Manchester West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	4.58	60^th	60	0.0%
2019	7.93	61^st	63	3.2%
2021	18.69	52^nd	59	11.9%
2022	6.74	78^th	79	1.3%
2023	11.89	72^nd	78	7.7%
2024	3.41	81^st	81	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Manchester West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	7.09	59^th	61	3.3%
2019	4.02	59^th	61	3.3%
2021	4.32	60^th	60	0.0%
2022	11.27	72^nd	78	7.7%
2023	13.73	72^nd	78	7.7%
2024	9.99	80^th	82	2.4%

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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	12^th	14	14.3%

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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	1^st	5	80.0%
2024	19.60	3^rd	3	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manchester West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	10.94	9^th	9	0.0%
2021	9.17	5^th	5	0.0%
2022	10.22	9^th	9	0.0%
2023	18.49	11^th	11	0.0%
2024	16.75	18^th	20	10.0%

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Rank History for White students at Manchester West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	14.97	59^th	64	7.8%
2019	4.66	65^th	66	1.5%
2021	15.01	61^st	67	9.0%
2022	13.98	78^th	85	8.2%
2023	25.50	62^nd	83	25.3%
2024	4.89	86^th	87	1.1%

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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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Manchester West High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	1737	15	20	24	4	n/a	n/a	1800
1991	1755	11	18	24	6	n/a	n/a	1814
1992	1801	19	11	16	6	n/a	n/a	1853
1993	1734	15	14	24	5	n/a	n/a	1792
1994	1693	16	18	19	8	n/a	n/a	1754
1995	1766	20	21	21	3	n/a	n/a	1831
1996	1766	20	21	21	3	n/a	n/a	1831
1997	1831	13	14	15	0	n/a	n/a	1873
1998	1864	18	22	20	7	n/a	n/a	1931
1999	1844	25	29	31	6	n/a	n/a	1935
2000	1817	42	33	39	7	n/a	n/a	1938
2001	1895	34	38	55	2	n/a	n/a	2024
2002	1879	43	47	84	7	n/a	n/a	2060
2003	1879	43	47	84	7	n/a	n/a	2060
2004	1936	47	40	85	7	n/a	n/a	2115
2005	1938	57	41	94	11	n/a	n/a	2141
2006	2040	78	38	112	11	n/a	n/a	2279
2007	2063	69	36	114	7	n/a	n/a	2289
2008	1552	59	29	135	12	n/a	n/a	1787
2009	1278	80	37	139	10	n/a	n/a	1544
2010	1063	89	49	153	13	0	0	1367
2011	1013	93	71	155	10	0	16	1358
2012	948	92	74	140	9	0	33	1296
2013	860	99	60	124	8	0	41	1192
2014	731	96	63	143	9	0	43	1085
2015	669	81	66	139	10	2	47	1014
2016	590	85	55	144	7	1	47	929
2017	527	73	50	150	2	1	57	860
2018	449	78	48	152	3	3	67	800
2019	431	73	44	141	1	1	66	757
2020	415	84	39	161	2	0	82	783
2021	382	88	45	189	3	0	82	789
2022	371	81	38	186	3	0	88	767
2023	348	76	35	216	1	1	95	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

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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

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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

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 71 High schools	Ranks 79^th 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)	10	19	9%
11th Grade Science (Manchester School District)	18	17	1%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Manchester West High School)	17	17
11th Grade Mathematics (Manchester School District)	25	15	10%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Manchester West High School)	34	35	1%
11th Grade Reading (Manchester School District)	47	40	7%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Manchester West High School)	17	17
All Grades Mathematics (Manchester School District)	24	19	5%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Manchester West High School)	34	35	1%
All Grades Reading (Manchester School District)	34	28	6%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Manchester West High School)	10	19	9%
All Grades Science (Manchester School District)	18	14	4%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	757	772	2%
African American	73	76	4.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	44	35	20.5%
Hispanic	141	216	53.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	431	348	19.3%
Two or More Races	66	95	43.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.3%	49.6%	8.6%

Schools Near Manchester West High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)	NH SAS Reading (2024)	NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Manchester West High School	Public	9-12	9 Notre Dame Ave.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6384	772	59	13.0	49.6%	348 (45.1%)	76 (9.8%)	216 (28.0%)	35 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (12.3%)	4.7	87^th of 87 public high schools	0.0%		10.9	79^th of 85 public high schools	7.1%	8		32.0		32.0	16.0	16.0	$17,782
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	470 Pine St.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Kreiva Academy Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 232-7974	77	0	15.4	70.1%	48 (62.3%)	2 (2.6%)	14 (18.2%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (14.3%)								(n/a)		42.0		42.0
Manchester Central High School	Public	9-12	535 Beech Street	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6363	1,168	87	13.3	46.8%	451 (38.6%)	201 (17.2%)	345 (29.5%)	36 (3.1%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	129 (11.0%)	18.6	74^th of 87 public high schools	14.9%		10.5	81^st of 85 public high schools	4.7%	7	16.0	45.0	16.0	45.0	27.0	27.0	$12,752
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1066 Front St.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 316-1170	88	6	14.6	6.8%	74 (84.1%)	6 (6.8%)	3 (3.4%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	64.1	26^th of 87 public high schools	70.1%		26.5	63^rd of 85 public high schools	25.9%	37	30.0	60.0	30.0	60.0	63.0	63.0
Manchester Memorial High School	Public	9-12	1 Crusader Way	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6378	1,405	91	15.3	34.0%	800 (56.9%)	121 (8.6%)	304 (21.6%)	85 (6.0%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (6.3%)	9.2	84^th of 87 public high schools	3.4%		12.7	77^th of 85 public high schools	9.4%	7		45.0		45.0	13.0	13.0	$12,370
Manchester School of Technology (High School)	Public	9-12	100 Gerald Connors Circle	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6490	332	32	10.4	41.6%	211 (63.6%)	11 (3.3%)	89 (26.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	11.2	82^nd of 87 public high schools	5.7%		9.7	82^nd of 85 public high schools	3.5%		10.0	45.0	10.0	45.0	17.0	17.0	$9,315
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	5 Perimeter Rd	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	The Founders Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 952-4705	147	12	12.0	18.4%	112 (76.2%)	12 (8.2%)	10 (6.8%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.1%)	89.5	8^th of 87 public high schools	90.8%		76.7	15^th of 85 public high schools	82.4%	7	39.0	86.0	39.0	86.0	80.0	80.0
Bedford High School	Public	9-12	47B Nashua Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 310-9000	1,391	106	13.0	4.8%	1,120 (80.5%)	14 (1.0%)	50 (3.6%)	108 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	97 (7.0%)	79.1	14^th of 87 public high schools	83.9%		93.8	5^th of 85 public high schools	94.1%	9	55.0	84.0	55.0	84.0	39.0	39.0	$14,660
Goffstown High School	Public	9-12	27 Wallace Rd.	Goffstown	03045	Hillsborough County	Goffstown School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 497-4841	1,033	88	11.7	9.7%	939 (90.9%)	15 (1.5%)	29 (2.8%)	12 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.3%)	73.5	20^th of 87 public high schools	77.0%		73.3	20^th of 85 public high schools	76.5%		36.0	71.0	36.0	71.0	52.0	52.0	$15,636
Merrimack High School	Public	9-12	38 McElwain St.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 424-6204	1,113	95	11.7	4.7%	991 (89.0%)	21 (1.9%)	40 (3.6%)	35 (3.1%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (1.9%)	70.8	22^nd of 87 public high schools	74.7%		61.7	25^th of 85 public high schools	70.6%	3	33.0	66.0	33.0	66.0	59.0	59.0	$18,302

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