Serving 970 students in grades 9-12, Manchester Township High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 970 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manchester Township High School's student population of 970 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
970 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Manchester Township High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Township High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
22%
32%
Black
13%
15%
White
58%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manchester Township High School's ranking?
Manchester Township High School is ranked #1391 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manchester Township High School?
The graduation rate of Manchester Township High School is 85%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Manchester Township High School?
970 students attend Manchester Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Manchester Township High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manchester Township High School?
Manchester Township High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manchester Township High School offer ?
Manchester Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Manchester Township High School part of?
Manchester Township High School is part of Manchester Township School District.
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