Manchester West High School vs. Manchester Central High School
Should you attend Manchester West High School or Manchester Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Manchester West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Manchester Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, Manchester West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,130 students in grades 9-12, Manchester Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
764 students
1,130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
79 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#421 out of 455 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#409 out of 455 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
203
353
Grade 10 Students
201
294
Grade 11 Students
198
243
Grade 12 Students
162
240
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
28%
34%
% Black
12%
18%
% White
43%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
10%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%