Serving 672 students in grades 7-12, Manchester Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manchester Jr-sr High School's student population of 672 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Manchester Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Jr-sr High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#838 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manchester Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Manchester Jr-sr High School is ranked #838 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Manchester Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Manchester Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manchester Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Manchester Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Manchester Jr-sr High School?
672 students attend Manchester Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Manchester Jr-sr High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manchester Jr-sr High School?
Manchester Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Manchester Jr-sr High School offer ?
Manchester Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Manchester Jr-sr High School part of?
Manchester Jr-sr High School is part of Manchester Community Schools School District.
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