Enrollment
287
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manchester Juniorsenior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manchester Juniorsenior High School
Manchester Juniorsenior High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manchester, Michigan, enrolling 287 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Michigan average.
With 287 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Manchester Community Schools also operates Riverside Intermediate School (188 students) and Luther C Klager Elem School (163 students) alongside Manchester Juniorsenior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manchester Juniorsenior High School compares
Manchester Juniorsenior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester Community Schools, which includes Manchester Juniorsenior High School.
$12,955
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 37.2%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Manchester on the city page.
Is Manchester Juniorsenior High School a good school?
Manchester Juniorsenior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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