Manual High School

www.psd150.org

656 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Manual Academy, located at 811 S. Griswold St. in Peoria, Illinois, is a historic public high school serving the Peoria Public Schools District 150. Known for its deep-rooted legacy in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. In addition to core subjects, Manual emphasizes career and technical education (CTE) pathways and extracurricular activities, including a storied athletic program, to foster student engagement and personal development.

The school is currently focused on enhancing its academic culture and supporting the diverse needs of its student population through a variety of social-emotional and academic intervention programs. By prioritizing community partnerships and restorative practices, Manual Academy aims to provide a structured, supportive environment that empowers students to overcome challenges and achieve their collegiate and career goals. As a cornerstone of the South Peoria community, the institution remains dedicated to building a strong foundation for its students' futures.

656

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manual High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	96
Black	453
Asian	1
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
453 (69.1 %)
Hispanic
96 (14.6 %)
White
70 (10.7 %)
Two or More
33 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peoria SD 150
Phone:	(309)672-6600
Website:	http://www.psd150.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 187

Grade 10 179

Grade 11 131

Grade 12 159