MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

Manchester High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Meriwether County school district, located in Manchester, GA with about 441 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Manchester High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Manchester High School, located in Manchester, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub for the Meriwether County School System. As a public high school, it is committed to preparing its student body for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, extracurricular activities, and career-focused programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their character, striving to prepare them to be productive citizens in an evolving global society.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and emphasizes a holistic approach to student development. Beyond the standard core curriculum, Manchester High School typically offers various opportunities for students to engage in athletics, clubs, and vocational training, reflecting the district's goal of educating the "whole child." By utilizing the resources provided by the Meriwether County School System, the faculty and staff work to ensure that students have access to the technology and guidance necessary to achieve their academic goals and pursue their future professional aspirations.

For more information, contact Manchester High School at (706) 846-8445 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

405 N 5th Ave
Manchester, GA 31816
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MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Manchester, GA with about 441 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Meriwether County
Total Students:
441
Teachers:
26.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 441 students

Black or African American
59.6%
White
35.8%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
Asian
0.7%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.