Manchester High School has a legacy that traces back over a century. In 1914, three schools consolidated into one building with a faculty of four, including the principal. Two years later, the school arranged transportation via horse-drawn wagons. Manchester High School relocated to its current home on Bailey Bridge Road in the fall of 1992. Since its early establishment, the school has grown to support over 2,000 students.
Manchester High School leadership advocate for their mission to provide ‘global education for all’. Manchester High offers diverse options and opportunities to meet the specific needs of each student. Extracurricular activities include a Spanish immersion program which promotes togetherness and strengthens the community. Also offered is a film team club that creates short films to compete in the school’s annual film festival. For the future business leaders, the school partners with DECA to provide resources that prepare students for marketing, finance, hospitality and management vocations. These notable special programs, among many others, exemplify Manchester High’s commitment to providing their students all the necessary tools to be successful in their future undertakings.
Acknowledged for their exceptional performance, the Manchester High Lancers rank in the top 50 percentile of high schools in the state. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to 1 which ranks second-best among Chesterfield County schools.
Parents are drawn to the inclusive environment fostered by Manchester High faculty. The school staff look forward to welcoming the next generation of young adults to their long-evolved, creative space.
Manchester High
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
12601 Bailey Bridge Rd,
Midlothian, VA
Chesterfield County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Peter M. Koste
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
B-
B-
B
C+
B-
B+
A-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
169
Full Time Teachers
169
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
73.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
343:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
White
45.8%
Black
29.3%
Hispanic
17.1%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Virginia Commonwealth University
496 Students
James Madison University
349 Students
Old Dominion University
249 Students
Longwood University
217 Students
University of Virginia
202 Students
Virginia Tech
197 Students
Brightpoint Community College
187 Students
George Mason University
164 Students
Christopher Newport University
142 Students
University of Richmond
141 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
169 Students
Psychology
127 Students
Nursing
113 Students
Biology
101 Students
Communications
68 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
46 Students
Political Science and Government
44 Students
Criminology
40 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
39 Students
Pre-Law Studies
38 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/23/2024
Overall a great school. There's a lot of diversity and most of the people there are pretty nice; all of the teachers I had were great and tried their best to teacher a wide variety of topics that would be beneficial to the students. Besides that the school is big on community and hold plenty of student event; there are also tons of clubs and sports to join as well.
10/22/2024
Manchester high school is a great school with phenomenal teachers. The only bad thing I could say about the school is the bathrooms should be avoided.
1/5/2024
The best parts of my experience at Manchester High School is when I'm having a fun time spending moments with friends and when there is a care-free and loving enviroment in the classrooms. The worst experiences at for me would be when I am testing and feel pressured and time. Other bad experiences come from very strict deadlines while having to balance being a student-athlete.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/26/2023
My son graduated from here in 2022 and 2 of my kids graduated in 2019 and 2020. There are a few excellent teachers, however the leadership and communication from the Principal is subpar. Keep in mind, my kids were not troublesome. One of my children received special services from the county and she...
7/23/2022
My child graduated this year and he left with excellent grades. The school need a little refurbishing, but overall great academically.
12/19/2021
If you have minority kids. I would go to another school system. CCPS has many different rules and clearly can't handle each case the right way. I've seen how they handle Black accusation by white females. Always will punish the minorities first, even once found that it is not true. They also do the...
4/17/2019
My daughter came here from Colorado, and her transition has been smooth. She is a special needs student send had had great support from all her teachers. She is excited to enter the graphic arts program next year through the tech center.
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List Price Range
$285K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
337
Average Home Value
$563,997
Median Lot Size
15,245 Sq Ft
% Renters
20%
Average Household Income
$140,803
% of College Grads
57.4%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,510 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Colony Park
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- Playground
Hensley Soccer Complex
- Soccer
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Mid-Lothian Mines Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Huguenot Park
- Basketball
- Football
- Grills
Sycamore Community Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Tealby Playground
- Picnic Area
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- Playground
Collington Playground
- Picnic Area
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- Playground
Lavenham Playground
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Brading Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Manchester High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Midlothian, VA, in the Midlothian neighborhood, and is served by the Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,206 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Manchester High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $563,997. Discover additional schools in the area, like Millwood School, Guardian Christian Academy, Freedom Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Midlothian has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Manchester High.