Manchester Central High School
Tel:
(603) 624-6363
Manchester Central High School serves 1,474 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Manchester Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Manchester Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Manchester Central High School's student population of 1,474 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,474 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 106 teachers |
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School Comparison
Manchester Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Manchester Central High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #357 out of 455 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 6% |
| Black | 12% | 2% |
| White | 56% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.27 |
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Graduation Rate | 75% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manchester School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Manchester Central High School is Manchester West High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Making Community Connections Charter School (m) (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Making Community Connections Charter School (m) Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 31 students
0.1 miles
60 Rogers St Unit 203
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 935-7488 0.1 6-8 31 - Manchester Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (h) Charter School
0.3 miles
470 Pine St
Manchester, NH 03105
(603) 540-4528 0.3 n/a n/a - Manchester Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (m) Charter School
0.3 miles
470 Pine St
Manchester, NH 03105
(603) 540-4528 0.3 n/a n/a - Manchester Beech Street School Grades: K-5 | 578 students
0.6 miles
333 Beech St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314 0.6 K-5 578 - Manchester Hillside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 789 students
0.6 miles
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352 0.6 6-8 789
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