Enrollment
764
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Manchester, NH
Manchester West High School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330459000261
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester West High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester West High School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester West High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manchester West High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manchester West High School
Manchester West High School is a large high school in Manchester, New Hampshire, enrolling 764 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 41.5% of students qualify for free meals, 93% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 93% of state schools at 764 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.8% 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.
Discipline events run high: 154 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 764 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Manchester's high schools, it stands alongside Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students): Manchester West High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 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 West 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 West High School compares
Manchester West 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▲ 93% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.8%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 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 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 12.2%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Manchester West High School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester School District, which includes Manchester West 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 West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester West 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 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 (~764 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Manchester West High School
How many students attend Manchester West High School?
Manchester West High School has 764 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manchester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester West High School is 12.9:1, which is 14% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester West High School?
41.5% of students at Manchester West 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 West High School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester West High School is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester West High School?
Manchester West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 West High School rank among high schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester West High School ranks #5 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 West High School a good school?
Manchester West High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 West 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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