Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, Manchester Essex Regional High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manchester Essex Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Manchester Essex Regional High School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Manchester Essex Regional High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Essex Regional High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
96%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manchester Essex Regional High School's ranking?
Manchester Essex Regional High School is ranked #59 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Manchester Essex Regional High School often compared to?
Manchester Essex Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton-wenham Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manchester Essex Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Manchester Essex Regional High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Manchester Essex Regional High School?
450 students attend Manchester Essex Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Manchester Essex Regional High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manchester Essex Regional High School?
Manchester Essex Regional High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Manchester Essex Regional High School offer ?
Manchester Essex Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manchester Essex Regional High School part of?
Manchester Essex Regional High School is part of Manchester Essex Regional School District.
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