Enrollment
1,339
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021001672
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manchester Valley High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manchester Valley High
Manchester Valley High is a large high school in Manchester, Maryland, enrolling 1,339 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 89% of Maryland schools and 23% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,339 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carroll County Public Schools spends $15,757 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students) and Winters Mill High (1,156 students) alongside Manchester Valley High.
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 Valley High compares
Manchester Valley High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County Public Schools, which includes Manchester Valley High.
$15,757
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.2%
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 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
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 52/100 (higher 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 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. See all public schools in Manchester on the city page.
Is Manchester Valley High a good school?
Manchester Valley High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland 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 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.
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