Manchester West High School
Manchester West High School serves 800 students in grades 9-12.
Manchester West 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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 West 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 10%)
School Overview
Manchester West High School's student population of 800 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 800 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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School Comparison
Manchester West 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 West High School is 0.64, 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 | #426 out of 455 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 6% |
| Black | 10% | 2% |
| White | 56% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.27 |
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Graduation Rate | 73% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 West High School is Manchester Central High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Middle School At Parkside (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Middle School At Parkside Math: 24% | Reading: 36%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 644 students10
0.3 miles
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356 0.3 6-8 644 - Manchester Gossler Park School Math: 21% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 458 students10
0.4 miles
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327 0.4 K-5 458 - Manchester Parker-varney School Math: 24% | Reading: 29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 560 students10
0.9 miles
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338 0.9 PK-5 560 - Manchester Bakersville School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 402 students10
1.0 miles
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312 1 PK-5 402 - Manchester Beech Street School Math: 4% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 578 students10
1.0 miles
333 Beech St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314 1 K-5 578
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