Manchester High School

Manchester High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
134 Middle Tpke E,  Manchester, CT
Manchester School District
3.8
2.7
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
21
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
84%

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
46%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
153
Full Time Teachers
153
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
137:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.2%
Hispanic
36.8%
White
26%
Black
24.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8%
Two or more races
3.5%
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 552 Students
Central Connecticut State University 296 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 193 Students
Boston University 191 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 188 Students
University of Hartford 187 Students
Quinnipiac University 181 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Manchester Campus 159 Students
University of New Haven 143 Students
New York University 105 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 150 Students
Biology 123 Students
Nursing 113 Students
Business 102 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Criminology 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students
Mechanical Engineering 36 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 364 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/30/2026
Overall, my experience at Manchester High School has been well, with great teachers and staff to support me as well as my family. However, I would change a couple of things such as implementing a school uniform, providing more halal options and doing something about students cutting lunch lines and using profanity.
5.0 Senior
7/11/2025
During my time at MHS I found myself surrounded my faculty that I felt like were very supportive to me and were trying to make me ready for college. MHS is very diverse and we have many clubs so I would say that it is very easy for people to find where they feel comfortable at MHS.
4.0 Junior
1/27/2025
Personally, my experience in MHS has been pretty good. There's a lot to do with many class options offered, also there is a lot of help offered for support or getting ready for college too. If most the worst part would be the banning of phones, while I do see how it benefits' some, it personally hasn't for me. Especially in times when I do need it for something and it slows me down. But that's just a personal opinion. Overall high school has been pretty swell.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 10 Reviews
1.0 student
1/23/2026
During my time at Manchester High School, I found the condition of the building and overall environment extremely appalling, especially the issues hidden from public view. Many areas are disgusting and poorly maintained. Under one staircase, I personally saw human feces smeared across the wall, whic...
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!

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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 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% 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 21. The average home value in this area is $301,592. 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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