Manchester High

Summary:

Manchester High is a public high school located in Midlothian, VA, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 2,188 and is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district.

While Manchester High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, between 194-247 out of 325-329 schools, and maintains a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. Asian and disabled students perform relatively better, while Hispanic, English Language Learner, and multi-racial students perform worse compared to the state averages. The school's performance for African American and low socioeconomic status students is closer to the state average, but still lags behind the overall school performance. Manchester High's proficiency rates on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests are generally below the Chesterfield County and Virginia state averages, particularly in subjects like Geometry, World History, and VA/US History, though the school performs better in Algebra I and Biology.

When comparing Manchester High to other high schools in the Chesterfield County district, James River High and Carver College and Career Academy perform similarly to or slightly better than Manchester High, while Midlothian High and Cosby High significantly outperform Manchester High. Compared to schools in the Richmond City district, Manchester High consistently ranks and performs better than Huguenot High and Richmond High School for the Arts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 12601 Bailey Bridge Rd.
       Midlothian, VA  23112-1805


(804) 739-6275

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,815 Help


Feeder schools for Manchester High:

Elementary:    Alberta Smith Elementary
    J.A. Chalkley Elementary
    Spring Run Elementary
    Thelma Crenshaw Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  2,188

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.8%
African American:
29.3%
Hispanic:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Manchester High ranks worse than 67.5% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked high schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.01. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Manchester High 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.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Manchester High has the largest high school student body size in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manchester High is $6,815, which is the 2nd highest among 11 high schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manchester High:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester High 222nd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Manchester High in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield County Public Schools 82nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manchester High

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Rank History for all students at Manchester High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 32.79 260th 308 15.6%
2006 21.93 292nd 314 7.0%
2007 36.68 239th 313 23.6%
2008 38.38 223rd 316 29.4%
2009 30.52 257th 313 17.9%
2010 39.65 227th 317 28.4%
2011 51.91 150th 320 53.1%
2012 44.37 198th 321 38.3%
2013 52.67 134th 321 58.3%
2014 52.97 126th 322 60.9%
2015 52.65 128th 322 60.2%
2016 48.82 164th 321 48.9%
2017 44.04 195th 324 39.8%
2018 44.38 195th 326 40.2%
2019 46.72 184th 327 43.7%
2021 30.19 247th 327 24.5%
2022 43.79 194th 325 40.3%
2023 46.98 206th 326 36.8%
2024 46.01 222nd 329 32.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Manchester High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.86 175th 193 9.3%
2024 36.36 148th 198 25.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Manchester High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.68 83rd 97 14.4%
2024 20.05 114th 122 6.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manchester High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.83 213th 320 33.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Manchester High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.50 209th 320 34.7%
2024 46.34 212th 322 34.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Manchester High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.90 115th 249 53.8%
2024 50.93 126th 253 50.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Manchester High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.49 209th 321 34.9%
2024 41.22 225th 322 30.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Manchester High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.15 79th 120 34.2%
2024 25.83 106th 118 10.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Manchester High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.53 126th 240 47.5%
2024 48.64 142nd 249 43.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manchester High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.79 164th 232 29.3%
2024 33.12 188th 233 19.3%
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Rank History for White students at Manchester High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.72 222nd 315 29.5%
2024 43.80 222nd 314 29.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 5, 2020

Open Quote Great school, teachers and consolers are top notch. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Open Quote Hands down the worst school i ever went to. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, December 4, 2011

Open Quote My daughter went to Manchester High and it changed her life for the better. There are some excellent teachers there who are dedicated, hardworking and hellbent on making a difference with the students. We sent her to the Manchester High School magnet program for mass communication, and she would otherwise have gone to Cosby High School (rated 5 stars by School Digger) and it was the right decision for her. Sure, you need to seek out the good teachers and put some effort into your education if you go there, but there are a lot of great teachers and administrators at Manchester. Also, every high school in Chesterfield has a "specialty program" that your child can apply for in the 8th grade, as well as two Governor's Schools. These accept students countywide, so don't buy a house in a more expensive area just for the school.

The area where Manchester High is located is certainly not affluent, but if you find that this is where you can afford to buy a house, don't worry about sending your child to Manchester. Pete Koste, the principal is fantastic as is Ms. Ellis, the new Assistant Principal. Make your child take Cary Nothnagel for theatre whether or not they think they have any interest in drama. Art and music also have very good programs. The content area teachers in Mass Communications are good, and some are great. There are AP classes and Dual Enrollment classes that are very good and can give students college credits. This school does not deserve zero stars. Unfortunately, it doesn't deserve five either; you need to work too hard to find the great teachers among the mediocre. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, October 6, 2011

Open Quote Best kept secret in Chesterfield Co.... Amazing administration, teachers,support staff and student body. The students have several different elective classes to choose from(culinary, arts, business, duel enrollment, AP, music, choir......). Feels like an extended family. There are several after school activities too!
Don't let the test scores fool you.....The success rate of these students AFTER HS is great! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Manchester High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 1389 352 41 5 7 n/a n/a 0 1794
1994 1632 403 38 9 10 n/a n/a 0 2092
1995 1752 385 23 24 6 n/a n/a 0 2190
1996 1752 385 23 24 6 n/a n/a 0 2190
1997 1808 426 21 28 7 n/a n/a 0 2290
1998 1845 432 30 33 5 n/a n/a 0 2345
1999 1793 429 30 32 5 n/a n/a 0 2289
2000 1792 452 30 36 6 n/a n/a -4 2312
2001 1769 519 27 36 6 n/a n/a 0 2357
2002 1754 567 26 55 6 n/a n/a 0 2408
2003 1754 567 26 55 6 n/a n/a 0 2408
2004 1698 627 36 61 9 n/a n/a 5 2436
2005 1638 730 42 75 9 n/a n/a 12 2506
2006 1581 738 40 92 26 n/a n/a 12 2489
2007 1322 672 37 94 14 n/a n/a 16 2155
2008 1247 642 26 101 14 n/a n/a 11 2041
2009 1206 612 29 94 7 n/a n/a 12 1960
2010 1156 613 30 117 5 n/a n/a 16 1937
2011 1113 522 33 129 12 4 41 0 1854
2012 1111 553 33 138 9 5 55 0 1904
2013 1104 542 37 162 6 5 71 0 1927
2014 1089 537 39 163 9 5 69 0 1911
2015 1105 554 42 155 6 1 80 0 1943
2016 1135 576 44 182 4 2 85 0 2028
2017 1135 563 34 199 4 3 70 0 2008
2018 1133 529 43 214 4 3 75 0 2001
2019 1102 558 43 294 3 5 84 0 2089
2020 1099 570 47 327 4 3 88 0 2138
2021 1052 618 48 341 6 3 99 0 2167
2022 1028 643 53 361 4 3 114 0 2206
2023 1003 640 46 374 5 1 119 0 2188

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 1794 104.9 17.1 n/a
1994 2092 244.7 n/a n/a
1995 2190 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 2190 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 2290 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 2345 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 2289 162.0 14.1 0
2000 2312 n/a 0.0 0
2001 2357 162.4 14.5 n/a
2002 2408 176.3 13.7 n/a
2003 2408 176.3 13.7 n/a
2004 2436 175.3 13.9 1.8
2005 2506 176.7 14.2 n/a
2006 2489 166.0 15.0 n/a
2007 2155 138.8 15.5 n/a
2008 2041 111.2 18.4 0
2009 1960 107.3 18.3 0
2010 1937 101.7 19.0 n/a
2011 1854 97.6 18.9 0
2012 1904 134.0 14.2 n/a
2013 1927 133.6 14.4 n/a
2014 1911 130.7 14.6 0
2015 1943 135.0 14.3 0
2016 2028 134.0 15.1 23.6
2017 2008 139.8 14.3 22.4
2018 2001 136.9 14.6 28.6
2019 2089 143.2 14.5 28.1
2020 2138 145.1 14.7 28.3
2021 2167 147.4 14.6 n/a
2022 2206 149.9 14.7 27.4
2023 2188 157.5 13.8 37.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 1794 104.9 17.1 n/a
1994 2092 244.7 n/a n/a
1995 2190 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 2190 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 2290 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 2345 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 2289 162.0 14.1 0
2000 2312 n/a 0.0 0
2001 2357 162.4 14.5 n/a
2002 2408 176.3 13.7 n/a
2003 2408 176.3 13.7 n/a
2004 2436 175.3 13.9 1.8
2005 2506 176.7 14.2 n/a
2006 2489 166.0 15.0 n/a
2007 2155 138.8 15.5 n/a
2008 2041 111.2 18.4 0
2009 1960 107.3 18.3 0
2010 1937 101.7 19.0 n/a
2011 1854 97.6 18.9 0
2012 1904 134.0 14.2 n/a
2013 1927 133.6 14.4 n/a
2014 1911 130.7 14.6 0
2015 1943 135.0 14.3 0
2016 2028 134.0 15.1 23.6
2017 2008 139.8 14.3 22.4
2018 2001 136.9 14.6 28.6
2019 2089 143.2 14.5 28.1
2020 2138 145.1 14.7 28.3
2021 2167 147.4 14.6 n/a
2022 2206 149.9 14.7 27.4
2023 2188 157.5 13.8 37.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Manchester High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $368 (5.4%) $6,406 (94.6%) $6,774
2020 $308 (4.5%) $6,571 (95.5%) $6,879
2021 $363 (5.3%) $6,452 (94.7%) $6,815

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Manchester High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 184th of 327 High schoolsRanks 206th of 326 High schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Manchester High)7675
 1%
   End of Course Writing (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7867
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Manchester High)8161
 20%
   End of Course Geometry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Manchester High)6964
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8574
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Manchester High)9273
 19%
   End of Course Algebra II (Chesterfield County Public Schools)9270
 22%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Manchester High)7675
 1%
   End of Course Chemistry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8752
 35%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Manchester High)8574
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8469
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Manchester High)7561
 14%
   End of Course Earth Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8071
 9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Manchester High)8687
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8786
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Manchester High)5924
 35%
   End of Course VA and US History (Chesterfield County Public Schools)5936
 23%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Manchester High)7862
 16%
   End of Course World History I (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7664
 12%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Manchester High)9155
 36%
   End of Course World History II (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8649
 37%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20892188
 4.7%
African American558640
 14.7%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian4346
 7%
Hispanic294374
 27.2%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White11021003
 9%
Two or More Races84119
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.1%37.1%
 9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester High

Students at Manchester High are 46% White, 29% African American, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,188 students attended Manchester High.

Manchester High ranks 222nd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Manchester High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alberta Smith Elementary
Elementary : J.A. Chalkley Elementary
Elementary : Spring Run Elementary
Elementary : Thelma Crenshaw Elementary


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

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