Manchester West High School
Tel:
(603)624-6384
- Manchester West High School serves 800 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 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 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 15%.
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 21% 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 454 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Manchester West High School is 0.62, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #437 out of 454 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 6% |
| Black | 9% | 2% |
| White | 57% | 85% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.27 |
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| Graduation Rate | 66% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 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 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Middle School At Parkside Grades: 6-8 | 644 students
0.3 miles
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603)624-6356 0.3 6-8 644 - Manchester Gossler Park School Grades: K-5 | 458 students
0.4 miles
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603)624-6327 0.4 K-5 458 - Manchester Parker-varney School Grades: PK-5 | 560 students
0.9 miles
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603)624-6338 0.9 PK-5 560 - Manchester Bakersville School Grades: PK-5 | 402 students
1.0 miles
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603)624-6312 1.0 PK-5 402 - Manchester Beech Street School Grades: K-5 | 578 students
1.0 miles
333 Beech St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603)624-6314 1.0 K-5 578
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