- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portsmouth, VA
Manor High
Federal NCES profile for Manor High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510300001255
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manor High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Manor High has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manor High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Portsmouth, VA.
School address
District: Portsmouth City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510300001255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Manor High shrank from 1,236 students in 2022-23 to 1,167 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 102.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 510300001255 · Portsmouth, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,149 enr · 11.3:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Churchland High (1,453 students)
Manor High shrank from 1,236 students in 2022-23 to 1,167 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 102.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Manor High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Churchland Hig
Churchland High
1,453 students
- This school
Manor High
1,149 students
- I.C. Norcom Hi
I.C. Norcom High
1,009 students
- Churchland Mid
Churchland Middle
798 students
- Churchland Ele
Churchland Elementary
721 students
- Churchland Aca
Churchland Academy Elementary
626 students
What this shows Manor High reports 1,149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manor High compares
Manor High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,149 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,149
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.4%
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
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 324 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 64.3%
White 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Manor High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portsmouth City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manor High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| I.C. Norcom High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchland Academy Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manor High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Portsmouth
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manor High
How many students attend Manor High?
Manor High has 1,149 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portsmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,236 (2022-23) → 1,167 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manor High?
The student-teacher ratio at Manor High is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 28% 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 Manor High?
99.0% of students at Manor High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manor High?
The largest demographic group at Manor High is African American at 64.3% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manor High?
Manor High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Manor High rank among high schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Manor High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Portsmouth, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Portsmouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Portsmouth City Public Schools?
Besides Manor High, Portsmouth City Public Schools also operates Churchland High (1,453 students), I.C. Norcom High (1,009 students), and Churchland Middle (798 students). See the Portsmouth City Public Schools district page for the complete list.