Manchester Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in North Manchester, Indiana.
Serving 666 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 15:1 is equal to 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manchester Jr-sr High School's student population of 666 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.29, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Squire Sam
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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%.
How many students attend Manchester Jr-sr High School?
666 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, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 15:1, which is equal to 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 School District.
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