- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manchester, CT
Manchester High School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090231000424
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Manchester, CT.
School address
District: Manchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090231000424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Manchester High School held near 1,739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 177.4 → 159.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+66 students YoY 090231000424 · Manchester, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,703 enr · 9.6:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy (864 students)
Manchester High School held near 1,739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 177.4 → 159.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Manchester High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Manchester High School
1,703 students
- Elisabeth M. B
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
864 students
- Illing Middle
Illing Middle School
763 students
- Waddell School 476
Waddell School
476 students
- Verplanck Scho 466
Verplanck School
466 students
- Bowers School 376
Bowers School
376 students
What this shows Manchester High School reports 1,703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester High School compares
Manchester High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▲ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,703 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,703
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$27,280
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
White 26.0%
African American 24.8%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Manchester High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manchester School District reports $27,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Illing Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waddell School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verplanck School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowers School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Manchester
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester High School
How many students attend Manchester High School?
Manchester High School has 1,703 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manchester, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,673 (2022-23) → 1,739 (2023-24), nearly flat (+66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester High School is 9.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester High School?
44.1% of students at Manchester High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester High School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester High School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment, in Manchester, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester High School?
Manchester High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 High School rank among high schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Manchester, CT. 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 High School, Manchester School District also operates Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy (864 students), Illing Middle School (763 students), and Waddell School (476 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.