At a glance
Reported students
394
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
394
Manchester High School: 394 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 367
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Manchester High School
Manchester High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New Franklin. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Manchester Local. NCES reports 394 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, below the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.2%) and multiracial (3%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Manchester High School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.2%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Manchester Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Manchester Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
275 reported students
Nolley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
527 reported students
Public schools near Manchester High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Lakes Career Center High · Portage Lakes | 11–12 | 130 | 4.1 mi |
| Green High School High · Green Local | 09–12 | 1,229 | 4.1 mi |
| Northwest High School High · Northwest Local | 09–12 | 480 | 4.2 mi |
| Coventry High School High · Coventry Local | 09–12 | 522 | 4.4 mi |
| Barberton High School High · Barberton City | 09–12 | 1,186 | 6.5 mi |
| Jackson High School High · Jackson Local | 09–12 | 1,881 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Manchester High School
What grades does Manchester High School serve?
Manchester High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Manchester Local.
How many students attend Manchester High School?
Manchester High School reported 394 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 367 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Manchester High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 394 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Manchester High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Manchester High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Manchester Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Manchester High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Manchester High School in?
Manchester High School is part of Manchester Local, based in Akron, OH, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Manchester High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Portage Lakes Career Center (4.1 mi), Green High School (4.1 mi), Northwest High School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.