- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Midlothian, VA
Manchester High
Federal NCES profile for Manchester High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510084000056
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Midlothian, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084000056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Manchester High held near 2,246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+58 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 157.5 → 168.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+58 students YoY 510084000056 · Midlothian, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,236 enr · 14.2:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Manchester High held near 2,246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+58 headcount). Teacher FTE added 157.5 → 168.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Manchester High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Dale Hi
Thomas Dale High
2,582 students
- Cosby High
Cosby High
2,507 students
- This school
Manchester High
2,236 students
- Lloyd C. Bird
Lloyd C. Bird High
2,131 students
- Midlothian Hig
Midlothian High
2,048 students
- Meadowbrook Hi
Meadowbrook High
1,953 students
What this shows Manchester High reports 2,236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester High compares
Manchester High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,236 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,236
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
309
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Manchester High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Chesterfield County Public Schools reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Midlothian
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cosby High
Standard public school
2,507 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Midlothian High
Standard public school
2,048 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
James River High
Standard public school
1,842 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Clover Hill High
Standard public school
1,742 students 15.7:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~2,236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester High
How many students attend Manchester High?
Manchester High has 2,236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Midlothian, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,188 (2022-23) → 2,246 (2023-24), nearly flat (+58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester High?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester High is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester High?
33.2% of students at Manchester High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester High?
The largest demographic group at Manchester High is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Midlothian, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester High?
Manchester High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 High rank among high schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Midlothian, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Midlothian on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Manchester High, Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students), Cosby High (2,507 students), and Lloyd C. Bird High (2,131 students). See the Chesterfield County Public Schools district page for the complete list.