Manchester Central High School

Manchester Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
535 Beech St,  Manchester, NH
Manchester School District
3.8
4.4
1,127 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
71%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
22
English
26
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
77.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
42%
State Average
29%
Science
53%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
214:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
38.6%
Hispanic
29.5%
Black
17.2%
Two or more races
11%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Most Diverse Public HS in New Hampshire
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of New Hampshire 256 Students
Southern New Hampshire University 169 Students
Boston University 138 Students
Keene State College 100 Students
Plymouth State University 99 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 85 Students
University of New Hampshire at Manchester 78 Students
Saint Anselm College 76 Students
Suffolk University 74 Students
University of Vermont 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Nursing 67 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Biology 49 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Pre-Law Studies 20 Students
Finance 19 Students
Chemistry 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 313 Reviews
3.0 Junior
11/18/2024
Overall, my experience has been simply a solid 3 stars. It is pretty safe compared to other schools.
5.0 Senior
11/17/2022
Manchester Central High school does an amazing job at including all of their students and making them feel loved and worthy while at school.
4.0 Alum
7/13/2020
The school is very poorly funded and some of the teachers are not nearly as committed as they should be but there are many that go above and beyond the call of duty, especially in the guidance department and the student body is very diverse full of all kinds of backgrounds.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/19/2020
I have 2 children at Central and I also went there. The school is amazing and the teachers are very easy to work with. They are always willing to come in early or stay late to help with kids that are having difficulties.
5.0 parent
10/5/2016
My daughter just started at Central. Teachers have been communicative, organized and receptive. They have come in early to offer my daughter extra help. Really impressed with what we have experienced.
5.0 parent
3/12/2014
Manchester Central is an outstanding school. Staff is amazing! Mr. Sanford, Mrs. Ferro, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Wadleigh are just a few of the incredible teachers! The city should have enclosed the courtyard when building the addition.
5.0 student
5/2/2013
I currently go to this school and I have to say its the most amazing school I could go to. central is so diverse. it's refreshing especially being in New Hampshire. my parents have been very happy with the school and so have i. I'm proud to be little green and will hold my central pride forever! we...

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Manchester Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Manchester, NH and is served by the Manchester School District in New Hampshire. The school has a total enrollment of 1,127 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Manchester Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 71%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $393,365. Discover additional schools in the area, like Manchester West High School, Manchester Memorial High School, Manchester School of Technology, and more. Learn more about what Manchester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Manchester Central High School.

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