Enrollment
302
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Manchester, NH
Manchester School of Technology (High School)
Federal NCES profile for Manchester School of Technology (High School), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330459000708
👥 S:T ratio 61
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester School of Technology (High School) earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester School of Technology (High School) has class sizes smaller than 71% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester School of Technology (High School) ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manchester School of Technology (High School) compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manchester School of Technology (High School)
Manchester School of Technology (High School) is a mid-sized high school in Manchester, New Hampshire, enrolling 302 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 302 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 101 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.3% 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 Memorial High School (1,296 students): Manchester School of Technology (High School) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 14.2:1).
Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students) and Manchester Central High School (1,130 students) alongside Manchester School of Technology (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 School of Technology (High School) compares
Manchester School of Technology (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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 62% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 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 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Manchester School of Technology (High School) is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester School District, which includes Manchester School of Technology (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 School of Technology (High School) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester School of Technology (High School)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Manchester
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Manchester Memorial High School
Standard public school
1,296 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~302 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Manchester School of Technology (High School)
How many students attend Manchester School of Technology (High School)?
Manchester School of Technology (High School) has 302 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manchester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester School of Technology (High School)?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester School of Technology (High School) is 9.7:1, which is 14% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 38% 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 School of Technology (High School)?
34.9% of students at Manchester School of Technology (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 School of Technology (High School)?
The largest demographic group at Manchester School of Technology (High School) is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester School of Technology (High School)?
Manchester School of Technology (High School) has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manchester School of Technology (High School) rank among high schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester School of Technology (High School) ranks #3 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 School of Technology (High School) a good school?
Manchester School of Technology (High School) earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire 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 School District?
Besides Manchester School of Technology (High School), Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students), Manchester Central High School (1,130 students), and Hillside Middle School (1,071 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.
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