- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Akron, OH
Manchester High School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390500003793
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 13
- high schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 394
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester High School ranks #1 of 13 high schools in Akron, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Manchester High School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390500003793 · Akron, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 17.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Nolley Elementary School (527 students)
Manchester High School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Manchester High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nolley Element
Nolley Elementary School
527 students
- This school
Manchester High School
394 students
- Manchester Mid
Manchester Middle School
275 students
What this shows Manchester High School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester High School compares
Manchester High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 46% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Manchester High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manchester Local reports $13,788 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Manchester Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 275
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Akron
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Firestone Community Learning Center
Standard public school
1,033 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Garfield Community Learning Center
Standard public school
912 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
North High School
Standard public school
900 students 13:1 students per teacher
Ellet Community Learning Center
Standard public school
860 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Towpath Trail High School
Standard public school
767 students 54.8:1 students per teacher
Coventry High School
Standard public school
522 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about Manchester High School
How many students attend Manchester High School?
Manchester High School has 394 students enrolled. It is a high school in Akron, OH. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 22.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester High School?
17.0% of students at Manchester High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester High School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester High School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester High School?
Manchester High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: 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 Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester High School ranks #1 of 13 high schools in Akron, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Akron on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester Local?
Besides Manchester High School, Manchester Local also operates Nolley Elementary School (527 students) and Manchester Middle School (275 students). See the Manchester Local district page for the complete list.