Manchester Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in North Manchester, Indiana.
Serving 618 students in grades 7-12, Manchester Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manchester Jr-sr High School's student population of 618 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manchester Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Jr-sr High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#752 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
84%
62%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Squire Sam
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manchester Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Manchester Jr-sr High School is ranked #752 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Manchester Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Manchester Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manchester Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Manchester Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Manchester Jr-sr High School?
618 students attend Manchester Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Manchester Jr-sr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manchester Jr-sr High School?
Manchester Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Manchester Jr-sr High School offer ?
Manchester Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manchester Jr-sr High School part of?
Manchester Jr-sr High School is part of Manchester Community Schools.
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