Enrollment
1,296
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Manchester, NH
Manchester Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330459000253
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Memorial High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester Memorial High School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Memorial High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manchester Memorial High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manchester Memorial High School
Manchester Memorial High School is a large high school in Manchester, New Hampshire, enrolling 1,296 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.2:1 is larger than about 90% of New Hampshire schools and 26% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,296 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Manchester School District spends $16,178 per pupil, 43% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Manchester's high schools, it stands alongside Manchester Central High School (1,130 students): Manchester Memorial High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13:1).
Manchester School District also operates Manchester Central High School (1,130 students) and Hillside Middle School (1,071 students) alongside Manchester Memorial 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 Memorial High School compares
Manchester Memorial High School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▲ 30% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,296 | 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.
1,296
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.0%
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
$16,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 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 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Manchester Memorial High School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester School District, which includes Manchester Memorial High School.
$16,178
Per student
-43%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 41.3%
Federal 16.9%
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 Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Manchester
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Manchester Central High School
Standard public school
1,130 students 13:1 students per teacher
Manchester West High School
Standard public school
764 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Manchester School of Technology (High School)
Standard public school
302 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Standard public school
152 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Standard public school
96 students 16:1 students per teacher
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
Standard public school
76 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manchester Memorial High School
How many students attend Manchester Memorial High School?
Manchester Memorial High School has 1,296 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manchester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Memorial High School is 14.2:1, which is 26% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester Memorial High School?
28.0% of students at Manchester Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Memorial High School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Memorial High School?
Manchester Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Memorial High School rank among high schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Memorial High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Manchester, NH. 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.
Is Manchester Memorial High School a good school?
Manchester Memorial High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire. 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 School District?
Besides Manchester Memorial High School, Manchester School District also operates Manchester Central High School (1,130 students), Hillside Middle School (1,071 students), and Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School (889 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.
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