Manual Academy is a public high school located in the south end of Peoria, Illinois. It is the southernmost of the three city high schools operated by the Peoria Public Schools.
Serving 731 students in grades 9-12, Manual High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manual Academy serves the southern part of Peoria, IL, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manual High School's student population of 731 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
731 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manual High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manual High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
67%
16%
White
9%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Ram
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manual High School's ranking?
Manual High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Manual High School often compared to?
Manual High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peoria High School, Richwoods High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manual High School?
The graduation rate of Manual High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Manual High School?
731 students attend Manual High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Manual High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manual High School?
Manual High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Manual High School offer ?
Manual High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Manual High School part of?
Manual High School is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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