Manchester High School

Manchester High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
134 Middle Tpke E,  Manchester, CT
Manchester School District
3.8
2.9
1,739 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Katelyn M Miner
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
84%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
159
Full Time Teachers
159
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
53.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
137:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
48.8%
Hispanic
32.7%
White
29.2%
Black
25.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.9%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Most Diverse Public HS in Connecticut
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 Connecticut 529 Students
Central Connecticut State University 267 Students
University of Hartford 187 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 187 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 182 Students
Boston University 173 Students
Quinnipiac University 170 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Manchester Campus 150 Students
University of New Haven 131 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 143 Students
Biology 119 Students
Nursing 102 Students
Business 99 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 37 Students
Criminology 37 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Communications 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 386 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/8/2025
With my time at Manchester high school I can say that I have definitely grown to love the community that is at MHS. There has always been ups and downs, which is normal to have throughout high school, but I can see for certain that MHS has helped me grow and become more outgoing and connected to my peers and my teachers and everyone, Manchester high school.
5.0 Parent
3/31/2024
Manchester High offers so many opportunities for our diverse population. We are the number one most diverse high school in the state. Their academics and extracurricular activities can't be beat. There is something for everyone; college bound, military bound, or work bound.
4.0 Senior
3/15/2023
This school has definitely been a for both students who want to go to college and those who want to go into a trade or have post-secondary plans. MHS has such a diverse community and many programs that are all a benefit to students.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 9 Reviews
1.0 other
10/2/2025
This school has a hostile environment not only with the students but with the administrators. Feeding kids with work constantly even outside of school hours burning out their students. Not caring about the cultures of others that aren’t white or christian. The lack of representation undermines the i...
5.0 parent
7/3/2024
The city of Manchester is a kind of business center located near the state capital. Here are the main highways connecting such large cities as Springfield, Hartford, Providence and then Boston. It has large shopping centers, next to Hartford, various and rapidly developing business centers, excellen...
1.0 parent
11/15/2023
This school is the biggest cesspool in town! Staff members in the office are extremely rude. Teachers have no clue what students are, nor do they know where the students are half the time. There needs to be some cleaning!
2.0 other
6/17/2023
IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE.It was heartbreaking seeing people observing the graduation ceremony outside the fence. The open football field was barely a quarter filled, but people were denied entry simply because they had no tickets handy. It's understandable if the ceremony was held in the auditorium for...

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Manchester High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Manchester, CT and is served by the Manchester School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,739 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Manchester High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $301,774. Discover additional schools in the area, like Howell Cheney Technical High School, Great Path Academy - Manchester Community College, Manchester Regional Academy, and more. Learn more about what Manchester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Manchester High School.

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