Manchester West High School

Manchester West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9 Notre Dame Ave,  Manchester, NH
Manchester School District
3.6
3.1
771 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
67%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
22
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
42.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
47%
State Average
29%
Science
67%
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
135:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
White
45.1%
Hispanic
28%
Two or more races
12.3%
Black
9.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 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 114 Students
Southern New Hampshire University 106 Students
Plymouth State University 86 Students
Boston University 60 Students
Keene State College 59 Students
Saint Anselm College 48 Students
University of New Hampshire at Manchester 45 Students
Rivier University 36 Students
Manchester Community College - New Hampshire 36 Students
Franklin Pierce University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 44 Students
Nursing 40 Students
Business 39 Students
Biology 21 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
English 14 Students
Criminology 10 Students
Education 10 Students
Creative Writing 9 Students
Clinical Psychology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 121 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/14/2019
The energy and school spirit at this school are amazing! everyone is so supportive. the classes are pretty decent too. I do feel everything has room for improvement as most things do but overall it's a great school.
4.0 Alum
8/18/2017
Guidance counselors here are the best! Also, the small community allows for a tight knit group of students!
2.0 Alum
7/14/2017
Manchester West High School isn't very safe due to the growing shooting incidents that have been happening. Also the school still uses books and resources which are more than 20 years old. Some of the teachers at West are very passionate and encouraging but some are just lazy and careless.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 10 Reviews
5.0 student
10/24/2018
My experience at this school was like no other. Small classes, brilliant students, hard working staff, and a good structured form for classes.
5.0 parent
5/9/2017
Excellent for myself and my children staff always available if there is difficulty.
1.0 student
8/22/2014
I had a very bad experience here, the administration and teachers were totally apathetic and dispassionate. Violence and bullying were not taken seriously. It was a horrible school experience on the tail of a very positive elementary and middle school experience.
5.0 student
11/16/2013
I am currently a senior at west and I must say they did a great job because when I started freshmen year I was struggling so they placed me out of district into a private school where they rebuilt my confidence and taught me ways to cope with my anxiety and after being at this place for 2 years I ca...

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Manchester West 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 771 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Manchester West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $290,113. Discover additional schools in the area, like Manchester Central 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 West High School.

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