Manchester Township High School

www.manchestertwp.org

959 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Manchester Township High School, located in Manchester, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Manchester Township School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on academic achievement, college readiness, and personal development. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a blend of core academic subjects, honors-level coursework, and specialized programs intended to prepare graduates for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, performing arts, and diverse student clubs. The campus at 101 S. Colonial Drive serves as a hub for local student life, promoting school spirit and community engagement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for social and leadership growth, Manchester Township High School aims to cultivate responsible, productive citizens equipped for the challenges of the modern world.

959

Total Students

87.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manchester Township High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	532
Hispanic	241
Black	108
Asian	40
Two or More	31
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
532 (55.6 %)
Hispanic
241 (25.2 %)
Black
108 (11.3 %)
Asian
40 (4.2 %)
Two or More
31 (3.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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 Township School District
Phone:	(732)657-2121
Website:	http://www.manchestertwp.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	959
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	390
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 9 241

Grade 10 234

Grade 11 218

Grade 12 221

Ungraded 45