Manchester Jr-Sr High School

Manchester Community Schools
1 Squire Dr
N Manchester, IN 46962
672 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Manchester Jr-Sr High School, located in North Manchester, Indiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a structured academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. As a key institution within the Manchester Community Schools district, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of core academic requirements, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities.

The school is well-known for its identity as the home of the "Squires," a mascot that reflects the school's long-standing connection to the North Manchester area. Beyond its traditional classroom curriculum, Manchester Jr-Sr High emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging student participation in athletics, arts, and various leadership organizations. By fostering both academic growth and character development, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to transition effectively into college or the professional workforce.
672
Total Students
44.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    572 (85.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    65 (9.7 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Manchester Community Schools
Phone: (260)982-2196
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 238
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52

* 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 7 86
Grade 8 123
Grade 9 114
Grade 10 119
Grade 11 122
Grade 12 108
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Whitko Jr/Sr High School
Whitko Community School Corp
541 Students
1 Big Blue Ave
South Whitley, IN 46787 (8.8 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th