Manchester Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in North Manchester, Indiana.
Serving 618 students in grades 7-12, Manchester Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manchester Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in North Manchester, IN, covering an area of approximately 120.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the nearest edge and a furthest distance of 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manchester Jr-sr High School's student population of 618 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manchester Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Jr-sr High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#752 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Squire Sam
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manchester Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Manchester Jr-sr High School is ranked #752 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Manchester Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Manchester Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Jr-sr High School, Maconaquah Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manchester Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Manchester Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Manchester Jr-sr High School?
618 students attend Manchester Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Manchester Jr-sr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manchester Jr-sr High School?
Manchester Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Manchester Jr-sr High School offer ?
Manchester Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manchester Jr-sr High School part of?
Manchester Jr-sr High School is part of Manchester Community Schools.
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