- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manchester, MD
Manchester Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021001672
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Valley High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester Valley High has class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Valley High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manchester, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021001672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Manchester Valley High held near 1,374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.5 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 240021001672 · Manchester, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,339 enr · 17.9:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Manchester Valley High held near 1,374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.5 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Manchester Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- This school
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- South Carroll
South Carroll High
933 students
What this shows Manchester Valley High reports 1,339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester Valley High compares
Manchester Valley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 55% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,339
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Maryland - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Manchester Valley High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Carroll High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Valley High
How many students attend Manchester Valley High?
Manchester Valley High has 1,339 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manchester, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,359 (2022-23) → 1,374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Valley High is 17.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester Valley High?
22.1% of students at Manchester Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Valley High is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Manchester, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Valley High?
Manchester Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Valley High rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Valley High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manchester, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Manchester Valley High, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Winters Mill High (1,156 students), and Century High (1,101 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.