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Manchester High School

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Manchester High School ranks 167 th of 795 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

167^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 795 Ohio High Schools

Better than 79% of Ohio high schools

Summary

Manchester High School is a 9–12 comprehensive high school in New Franklin, Ohio, in the Akron area, serving 394 students as the only high school in the Manchester Local district. It ranked 167th of 795 Ohio high schools in 2025–26 — the 79th percentile, 4 stars — and has earned 4 stars every year on record, from 2015–16 through 2025–26, never falling below the 70th percentile. That steadiness stands out: Jackson High School moved from the 92nd percentile to the 71st in two years, while Manchester's lowest year still tops most nearby schools' best.

Academically, Manchester beats Ohio's proficiency rates in all six tested subjects, with its widest margins in Biology (+20.6 points) and American History (+17.4), and its narrowest in Government (+7.8) and Algebra I (+5.5). The graduation rate reached 98.0%, up 3.5 points over four years. Low-income students are the school's standout group, ranking at the 93rd percentile statewide (5 stars) — higher than the school's own overall standing. Two watch items: chronic absenteeism has drifted up to 17.4%, above the district's rate, and special education results fell to the 47th percentile (2 stars) after several strong years, though that group is small enough that one year should be read cautiously.

Among ten nearby high schools, Manchester places fourth overall — behind Green High School (91st percentile) and Northwest High School (89th), roughly level with Norton High School, and comfortably ahead of Coventry High School and Barberton High School. Math is where it separates from the top peers: Algebra I proficiency is 67.1% versus 85.3% at Northwest and 84.4% at Jackson. Manchester pairs the group's highest per-pupil spending with a 14:1 student–teacher ratio, and its free/reduced-lunch share rose about 11 points to 32.5% while results held steady.

394

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,073

Per pupil spending ?

32.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

407 W Nimisila Rd
New Franklin, OH 44319-4964

(330) 882-3291

District: Manchester Local

Feeder schools for Manchester High School:

Elementary:	Nolley Elementary School
Middle:	Manchester Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Hispanic:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (78% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Ohio high schools

✓98% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg78%

Ohio avg63%

167^th of 795

Ohio public high schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 14% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

98^th of 773Manchester Local among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	68.6	167 of 795	79.0%	★★★★☆
2025	66.0	246 of 855	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	70.7	185 of 864	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	71.4	179 of 867	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	70.3	177 of 836	78.8%	★★★★☆
2021	72.6	136 of 819	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.2	179 of 836	78.6%	★★★★☆
2018	64.9	240 of 800	70.0%	★★★★☆
2017	70.7	143 of 773	81.5%	★★★★☆
2016	74.0	106 of 784	86.5%	★★★★☆
2015	76.3	67 of 778	91.4%	★★★★★
2014	72.5	160 of 769	79.2%	★★★★☆
2013	51.5	521 of 767	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	74.0	149 of 832	82.1%	★★★★☆
2011	73.6	158 of 818	80.7%	★★★★☆
2010	74.8	133 of 819	83.8%	★★★★☆
2009	74.6	121 of 791	84.7%	★★★★☆
2008	67.2	247 of 767	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.5	226 of 756	70.1%	★★★★☆
2006	66.5	239 of 696	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	64.4	273 of 689	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	69.8	219 of 681	67.8%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2022	52.8	212 of 606	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.0	148 of 596	75.2%	★★★★☆
2019	49.6	277 of 628	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.5	105 of 550	80.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	74.6	162 of 763	78.8%	★★★★☆
2025	70.4	239 of 809	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.1	170 of 798	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	76.3	154 of 813	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.3	146 of 794	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	130 of 775	83.2%	★★★★☆
2019	78.9	114 of 781	85.4%	★★★★☆
2018	67.7	169 of 751	77.5%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2023	72.1	55 of 308	82.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.7	29 of 312	90.7%	★★★★★
2021	66.8	97 of 349	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	49.9	321 of 538	40.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	81.9	52 of 761	93.2%	★★★★★
2025	69.8	208 of 815	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	85 of 822	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	64.8	241 of 805	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	68.6	190 of 773	75.4%	★★★★☆
2021	74.6	108 of 763	85.8%	★★★★☆
2019	65.9	244 of 779	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.3	101 of 758	86.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	75.3	155 of 765	79.7%	★★★★☆
2025	70.6	232 of 817	71.6%	★★★★☆
2024	74.5	177 of 816	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.4	197 of 819	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	71.2	203 of 808	74.9%	★★★★☆
2021	74.5	145 of 778	81.4%	★★★★☆
2019	66.7	267 of 792	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.8	277 of 763	63.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	41.6	303 of 575	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	61.2	152 of 617	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	56.9	169 of 598	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	70.9	85 of 614	86.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	71.1	183 of 709	74.2%	★★★★☆
2025	66.5	257 of 748	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.9	216 of 754	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	70.6	202 of 756	73.3%	★★★★☆
2022	71.6	187 of 749	75.0%	★★★★☆
2021	74.5	135 of 727	81.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.8	192 of 739	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	52.9	298 of 718	58.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)93rd percentile+14 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)82nd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)80th percentile~ school

Female (2026)79th percentile~ school

White (2026)74th percentile-5 vs school

Disabled (2022)65th percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2026)47th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2025-2026) ?

American History91%+17 vs state

Biology88%+21 vs state

English II80%+17 vs state

American Government79%+8 vs state

Algebra I67%+6 vs state

Geometry61%+18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2026)	Ohio State Tests American History (2026)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2026)	Ohio State Tests English II (2026)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2026)	Ohio State Tests Integrated Math I (2026)	Ohio State Tests Integrated Math II (2026)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Integrated Math I End of Course	Ohio State Tests Integrated Math II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Manchester High School	Public	9-12	407 W Nimisila Rd	New Franklin	44319	Summit County	Manchester Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 882-3291	394	28	14.0	32.5%	371 (94.2%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	68.6	167^th of 795 public high schools	79.0%		66	246^th of 855 public high schools	71.2%	79	79.4	90.6	87.6	79.5	61.3			67.1	$17,073
Northwest High School	Public	9-12	8580 Erie Ave NW	Canal Fulton	44614	Stark County	Northwest Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 854-2205	480	30	16.0	30.0%	457 (95.2%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	77	85^th of 795 public high schools	89.3%		75.4	123^rd of 855 public high schools	85.6%	38	92.0	93.2	83.2	81.6	60.9			85.3	$15,051
Portage Lakes Career Center	Public	11-12	4401 Shriver Rd	Uniontown	44685	Stark County	Portage Lakes	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 896-8200	130	24	5.5	—	119 (91.5%)	6 (4.6%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)
Green High School	Public	9-12	1474 Boettler Rd	Uniontown	44232	Summit County	Green Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 896-7575	1,229	64	19.2	23.4%	1,110 (90.3%)	42 (3.4%)	20 (1.6%)	32 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (1.8%)	78.3	72^nd of 795 public high schools	90.9%		77.7	94^th of 855 public high schools	89.0%	22	92.2	90.5	88.1	85.5	74.4			74.5	$14,238
Coventry High School	Public	9-12	1135 Portage Lakes Dr	Akron	44319	Summit County	Coventry Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 644-3004	522	39	13.3	54.8%	435 (83.3%)	23 (4.4%)	13 (2.5%)	13 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.1%)	50.3	407^th of 795 public high schools	48.8%		41.2	555^th of 855 public high schools	35.1%	148	77.8	75.8	69.4	70.2	29.8			74.7	$12,138
Barberton High School	Public	9-12	555 Barber Rd	Barberton	44203	Summit County	Barberton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 753-1084	1,186	79	15.0	63.5%	858 (72.3%)	144 (12.1%)	57 (4.8%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (10.1%)	45.1	476^th of 795 public high schools	40.1%		53.8	414^th of 855 public high schools	51.6%	62	80.8	79.0	66.8	64.4	33.3			50.3	$16,006
Jackson High School	Public	9-12	7600 Fulton Dr NW	Massillon	44646	Stark County	Jackson Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 837-3501	1,881	92	20.5	21.5%	1,555 (82.7%)	64 (3.4%)	83 (4.4%)	84 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (5.0%)	63.6	233^rd of 795 public high schools	70.7%		70.7	187^th of 855 public high schools	78.1%	46	91.9	90.9	85.6	86.0	73.4	0.0	0.0	84.4	$11,701
Garfield Community Learning Center	Public	9-12	1326 Brown St	Akron	44301	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 848-4141	912	68	13.4	—	194 (21.3%)	536 (58.8%)	53 (5.8%)	32 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (10.6%)	4	748^th of 795 public high schools	5.9%		13.4	713^th of 855 public high schools	16.6%	35	37.2	40.4	23.8	28.6	7.2			34.4	$14,751
Akron Alternative Academy	Public	9-12	65 Steiner Ave	Akron	44301	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-3262	154	8	19.2	—	35 (22.7%)	85 (55.2%)	10 (6.5%)	9 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.7%)								(n/a)	21.7								$17,221
Norton High School	Public	9-12	1 Panther Way	Norton	44203	Summit County	Norton City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 825-7300	746	46	16.3	—	681 (91.3%)	20 (2.7%)	19 (2.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.2%)	66.7	192^nd of 795 public high schools	75.8%		73.9	138^th of 855 public high schools	83.9%	54	85.0	89.8	83.3	79.6	53.0			63.4	$11,548

Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester High School

What district is Manchester High School in?

Manchester Local

How many students attend Manchester High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 394 students attended Manchester High School.

What schools feed into Manchester High School?

Manchester High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Nolley Elementary School
Middle : Manchester Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Manchester High School?

Students at Manchester High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Manchester High School a good school?

Manchester High School ranks 167^th of 795 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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