Manor High School

1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,236 students in grades 9-12, Manor High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Manor High School's student population of 1,236 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,236 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Manor High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manor High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#895 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manor High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
48%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manor High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
75%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manor High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
51%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Manor High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manor High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
65%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Manor High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Manor High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Manor High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Manor High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Manor High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
72%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Manor High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manor High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manor High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manor High School's ranking?
Manor High School is ranked #895 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Manor High School often compared to?
Manor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like I.c. Norcom High School, Churchland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manor High School?
The graduation rate of Manor High School is 72%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Manor High School?
1,236 students attend Manor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Manor High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manor High School?
Manor High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manor High School offer ?
Manor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manor High School part of?
Manor High School is part of Portsmouth City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 72% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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