Manual High School

Manual High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
811 S Griswold St,  Peoria, IL
Peoria School District No. 150
3.6
3.8
713 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Tauyna Jenkins
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
16
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
460
Verbal
480
Average ACT
16
Math
15
English
15
Reading
18
Science
15
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
8.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
16.8%
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
204:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Black
64.5%
Hispanic
21.1%
White
8.3%
Two or more races
5.6%

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.
Bradley University 72 Students
Illinois Central College 62 Students
Illinois State University 53 Students
Western Illinois University 47 Students
Northern Illinois University 27 Students
University of Iowa 23 Students
Eureka College 23 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 20 Students
Eastern Illinois University 19 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 21 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Business 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Nursing Assistant 10 Students
Small Business Management 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 7 Students
Photography 7 Students
Accounting 6 Students
Communications 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 61 Reviews
5.0 Junior
9/17/2024
Although, funding is low, Manual Highschool Students, hold a lot of potential, with this scholarship, I will be able to use my education to help Manual Students, maximize their potential.
4.0 Senior
10/31/2019
My experience at Manual was pretty chill. I'm never been the trouble making type so I haven't had many complications in these years. The cirrocumulus are pretty easy and I get along with all my teachers. The lunch isn't horrible either. I enjoyed playing the sports though even if we didn't have the best record. The school was decent for me for the four years I have attended here.
3.0 Alum
8/19/2017
Overall it's a beautiful school with beautiful faulty & staff. The students are very talented and that's the adequate of what basically makes this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 other
1/20/2018
My review may be unfair as I am a 50 graduate this year. Have always been proud of my Manual experience….feel they provide the educational tools we needed to proceed further in life. Yes, there are ups and downs but, like life, it is like a roller coaster…up and down, but the important thing is to s...
3.0 other
9/30/2015
i went through this school through guardian angel home, i didnt like the school at all, some teachers didnt want to help, others did!
2.0 other
1/18/2013
Manual has great students and staff, but the staff haven't guided the students abilities. I agree that it is powerful, but it needs alot of cleanup.
5.0 parent
11/22/2008

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Manual High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Peoria, IL, in the West Peoria neighborhood, and is served by the Peoria School District No. 150 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 713 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Manual 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 3.23, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 940 and an ACT score of 16. The average home value in this area is $93,494. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peoria High School, Knoxville Safe School Program, Limestone Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Peoria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Manual High School.

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