- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, MI
Manchester Juniorsenior High School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Juniorsenior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262238005952
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Juniorsenior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester Juniorsenior High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Juniorsenior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manchester, MI.
School address
District: Manchester Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262238005952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Manchester Juniorsenior High School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 262238005952 · Manchester, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 14.3:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Intermediate School (188 students)
Manchester Juniorsenior High School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Manchester Juniorsenior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Manchester Juniorsenior High School
287 students
- Riverside Inte
Riverside Intermediate School
188 students
- Luther C Klage
Luther C Klager Elem School
163 students
What this shows Manchester Juniorsenior High School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester Juniorsenior High School compares
Manchester Juniorsenior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$15,715
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Manchester Juniorsenior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Manchester Community Schools reports $15,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester Juniorsenior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther C Klager Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Juniorsenior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Juniorsenior High School
How many students attend Manchester Juniorsenior High School?
Manchester Juniorsenior High School has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, MI. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Juniorsenior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Juniorsenior High School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Juniorsenior High School?
21.5% of students at Manchester Juniorsenior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Juniorsenior High School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Juniorsenior High School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Manchester, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Juniorsenior High School?
Manchester Juniorsenior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Juniorsenior High School rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Juniorsenior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manchester, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manchester Community Schools?
Besides Manchester Juniorsenior High School, Manchester Community Schools also operates Riverside Intermediate School (188 students) and Luther C Klager Elem School (163 students). See the Manchester Community Schools district page for the complete list.