Manchester Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Manchester Junior-Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in North Manchester, Indiana, with a total enrollment of 672 students. The school is part of the Manchester Community Schools district and has a predominantly White student population.

Manchester Junior-Senior High School has seen fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 54th out of 389 Indiana high schools in 2018-2019 to 132nd out of 431 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 3 to 4 stars out of 5, indicating relatively strong academic performance compared to other Indiana high schools. However, the school's proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the district and state averages, while its SAT performance in Evidence-based Reading and Writing is closer to the district and state averages. The school also faces a significant challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching over 50% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Columbia City High School, North Miami Middle/High School, and Tippecanoe Valley High School, Manchester Junior-Senior High School generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. This suggests that the school may face challenges in keeping up with the academic performance of its peers in the region, and addressing areas of concern, such as chronic absenteeism and achievement gaps among certain student subgroups, could help the school improve its overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1 Squire Dr
       North Manchester, IN  46962


(260) 982-2196

District: Manchester Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,511 Help


Feeder schools for Manchester Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Manchester Elementary School
Middle:    Manchester Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  666

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Manchester Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 51.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Manchester Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 67.1% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Manchester Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manchester Junior-Senior High School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Compare Manchester Junior-Senior High School employs 45.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manchester Junior-Senior High School is $10,511.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manchester Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester Junior-Senior High School 237th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Manchester Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Manchester Junior-Senior High School 142nd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Manchester Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manchester Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.66 264th 375 29.6%
2007 55.39 189th 382 50.5%
2008 60.32 162nd 392 58.7%
2009 61.35 169th 423 60.0%
2010 60.63 185th 428 56.8%
2011 63.03 169th 451 62.5%
2012 67.69 136th 447 69.6%
2013 64.06 165th 444 62.8%
2014 48.94 295th 470 37.2%
2015 50.22 278th 485 42.7%
2016 61.14 211th 494 57.3%
2017 72.46 111th 472 76.5%
2018 65.02 169th 473 64.3%
2019 68.80 134th 470 71.5%
2021 56.24 203rd 483 58.0%
2022 55.07 219th 490 55.3%
2023 58.03 197th 489 59.7%
2024 50.68 237th 485 51.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Manchester Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Manchester Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.84 183rd 349 47.6%
2006 48.55 222nd 349 36.4%
2007 46.44 233rd 354 34.2%
2008 56.26 188th 360 47.8%
2009 53.95 204th 364 44.0%
2010 55.30 108th 362 70.2%
2011 59.20 102nd 364 72.0%
2012 57.82 112th 373 70.0%
2013 45.14 166th 353 53.0%
2014 48.51 158th 379 58.3%
2015 57.50 141st 400 64.8%
2016 58.19 146th 394 62.9%
2017 50.76 182nd 380 52.1%
2018 72.45 80th 385 79.2%
2019 73.73 54th 389 86.1%
2021 61.13 106th 388 72.7%
2022 66.01 129th 409 68.5%
2023 68.33 77th 398 80.7%
2024 59.43 142nd 431 67.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Manchester Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.81 101st 285 64.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Manchester Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.87 86th 379 77.3%
2024 57.43 128th 377 66.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Manchester Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.39 101st 388 74.0%
2024 60.54 115th 392 70.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Manchester Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.66 80th 383 79.1%
2024 53.43 156th 392 60.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Manchester Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.61 136th 164 17.1%
2024 42.09 95th 184 48.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Manchester Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.07 112th 378 70.4%
2023 64.42 87th 375 76.8%
2024 54.06 144th 381 62.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Manchester Junior-Senior High School Test Scores
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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, January 28, 2017

Open Quote THIS IS THE BEST HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AREA! OUR KIDS LOVE IT HERE. 95.9 GRADUATION RATE AND STUDENTS CAN WALK A BLOCK TO TAKE COLLEGE COURSES AT MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY WHEN THEY ARE SENIORS. MANY DUAL CREDIT AND AP OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL Close Quote



Enrollment information for Manchester Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 516 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1989 515 2 4 3 6 n/a n/a 0 530
1990 516 1 4 1 5 n/a n/a 0 527
1991 541 2 5 3 5 n/a n/a 0 556
1992 561 1 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 572
1993 537 3 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 548 4 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1995 533 0 1 6 8 n/a n/a 4 552
1996 533 0 1 6 8 n/a n/a 4 552
1997 536 1 2 7 6 n/a n/a 3 555
1998 524 2 4 8 7 n/a n/a 1 546
1999 516 3 3 1 4 n/a n/a 0 527
2000 502 0 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2001 509 2 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2002 518 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2003 518 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2004 514 6 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2005 534 1 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2006 734 5 11 10 4 n/a n/a 0 764
2007 668 8 4 10 7 n/a n/a 18 715
2008 664 7 2 6 3 n/a n/a 16 698
2009 647 2 5 6 3 n/a n/a 15 678
2010 625 1 3 7 6 n/a n/a 12 654
2011 586 1 7 6 5 0 37 0 642
2012 586 2 8 12 4 0 32 0 644
2013 624 1 5 18 3 0 25 0 676
2014 657 2 5 30 2 0 29 0 725
2015 672 2 6 29 2 0 26 0 737
2016 673 2 5 31 2 0 23 0 736
2017 664 4 4 30 3 0 24 0 729
2018 673 3 4 38 1 0 32 0 751
2019 672 5 13 40 5 0 31 0 766
2020 647 9 11 49 6 0 25 0 747
2021 595 5 8 54 8 0 25 0 695
2022 620 5 8 59 4 0 22 0 718
2023 572 5 6 65 4 0 20 0 672
2024 561 7 7 68 4 0 19 0 666

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manchester Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 24.7 21.2 3.6
1989 530 24.7 21.4 4.7
1990 527 24.6 21.4 4.6
1991 556 25.3 21.9 5
1992 572 24.1 23.7 6.5
1993 550 25.5 21.6 7.1
1994 562 26.5 21.2 7.7
1995 552 28.8 19.2 6.9
1996 552 28.8 19.2 6.9
1997 555 29.6 18.8 7.6
1998 546 28.3 19.3 9
1999 527 30.5 17.3 13.3
2000 511 28.4 18.0 12.9
2001 522 27.7 18.8 16.7
2002 528 28.3 18.7 23.9
2003 528 28.3 18.7 23.9
2004 533 26.6 20.0 26.1
2005 548 28.4 19.3 25.5
2006 764 42.5 18.0 31
2007 715 n/a n/a 34.4
2008 698 37.2 18.8 35
2009 678 37.5 18.1 38.8
2010 654 35.5 18.3 45
2011 642 33.5 19.1 44.9
2012 644 36.5 17.6 48.8
2013 676 39.0 17.3 44.5
2014 725 40.0 18.1 44.7
2015 737 36.0 20.4 46.3
2016 736 38.0 19.3 44.8
2017 729 38.8 18.7 42.8
2018 751 38.4 19.5 44.2
2019 766 37.6 20.3 46.7
2020 747 37.8 19.7 45
2021 695 37.8 18.3 38.7
2022 718 47.5 15.1 40.8
2023 672 44.0 15.2 49.7
2024 666 45.1 14.7 48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manchester Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 24.7 21.2 3.6
1989 530 24.7 21.4 4.7
1990 527 24.6 21.4 4.6
1991 556 25.3 21.9 5
1992 572 24.1 23.7 6.5
1993 550 25.5 21.6 7.1
1994 562 26.5 21.2 7.7
1995 552 28.8 19.2 6.9
1996 552 28.8 19.2 6.9
1997 555 29.6 18.8 7.6
1998 546 28.3 19.3 9
1999 527 30.5 17.3 13.3
2000 511 28.4 18.0 12.9
2001 522 27.7 18.8 16.7
2002 528 28.3 18.7 23.9
2003 528 28.3 18.7 23.9
2004 533 26.6 20.0 26.1
2005 548 28.4 19.3 25.5
2006 764 42.5 18.0 31
2007 715 n/a n/a 34.4
2008 698 37.2 18.8 35
2009 678 37.5 18.1 38.8
2010 654 35.5 18.3 45
2011 642 33.5 19.1 44.9
2012 644 36.5 17.6 48.8
2013 676 39.0 17.3 44.5
2014 725 40.0 18.1 44.7
2015 737 36.0 20.4 46.3
2016 736 38.0 19.3 44.8
2017 729 38.8 18.7 42.8
2018 751 38.4 19.5 44.2
2019 766 37.6 20.3 46.7
2020 747 37.8 19.7 45
2021 695 37.8 18.3 38.7
2022 718 47.5 15.1 40.8
2023 672 44.0 15.2 49.7
2024 666 45.1 14.7 48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manchester Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $54 (0.6%) $9,049 (99.4%) $9,103
2020 $69 (0.8%) $8,762 (99.2%) $8,830
2021 $203 (2.1%) $9,588 (97.9%) $9,791
2022 $906 (8.6%) $9,605 (91.4%) $10,511

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manchester Junior-Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 134th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 197th of 489 Middle schools
 11.8%
Ranks 54th of 389 High schoolsRanks 77th of 398 High schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Junior-Senior High School)48.826.7
 22.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Community Schools)48.826.7
 22.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Manchester Junior-Senior High School)49.636.9
 12.7%
   7th Grade Math (Manchester Community Schools)49.636.9
 12.7%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Junior-Senior High School)48.739.8
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Community Schools)48.739.8
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Manchester Junior-Senior High School)58.839.8
 19%
   8th Grade Math (Manchester Community Schools)58.839.8
 19%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Manchester Junior-Senior High School)50.731.4
 19.3%
   End of Course Biology (Manchester Community Schools)50.731.4
 19.3%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students766672
 12.3%
African American55
American Indian54
 20%
Asian136
 53.8%
Hispanic4065
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White672572
 14.9%
Two or More Races3120
 35.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.7%49.7%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester Junior-Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 666 students attended Manchester Junior-Senior High School.

Manchester Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Manchester Elementary School
Middle : Manchester Intermediate School

Students at Manchester Junior-Senior High School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Manchester Junior-Senior High School ranks 142nd of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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