- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manchester, NH
Manchester Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330459000244
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Central High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester Central High School has class sizes larger than 81% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Central High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Manchester Central High School held near 1,127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.4 → 89.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 330459000244 · Manchester, NH High · MID · TRAD
1,130 enr · 13:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students)
Manchester Central High School held near 1,127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.4 → 89.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Manchester Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Mem
Manchester Memorial High School
1,296 students
- This school
Manchester Central High School
1,130 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle School
1,071 students
- Henry J. Mclau
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
889 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
775 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle School
768 students
What this shows Manchester Central High School reports 1,130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester Central High School compares
Manchester Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 93% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,130 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,130
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 328 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Manchester Central High School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Manchester School District reports $18,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Manchester
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Manchester Memorial High School
Standard public school
1,296 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Manchester West High School
Standard public school
764 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Manchester School of Technology (High School)
Standard public school
302 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Standard public school
152 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Standard public school
96 students 16:1 students per teacher
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
Standard public school
76 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Central High School
How many students attend Manchester Central High School?
Manchester Central High School has 1,130 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manchester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 1,168 (2022-23) → 1,127 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Central High School is 13:1, which is 15% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester Central High School?
41.4% of students at Manchester Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Central High School is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Central High School?
Manchester Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manchester Central High School rank among high schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Central High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Manchester, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Manchester Central High School, Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students), Hillside Middle School (1,071 students), and Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School (889 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.