For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,408 students in 06040, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in 06040, CT are Manchester High School and Howell Cheney Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06040 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06040, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06040 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Howell Cheney Technical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06040, CT Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
134 Middletpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3530
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,739 students
Rank: #22.
Howell Cheney Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
791 West Middle Tpke.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-5396
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-5396
Grades: 9-12
| 669 students
06040, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Grades: 6-9
| 660 students
Manchester Regional Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
665 Wetherell St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3495
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3495
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Manchester Transition Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3521
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3521
Grades: 12
| 13 students
160 Spruce St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3346
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3346
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
New Horizons High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
665 Wetherell Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3496
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3496
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
94 Cedar St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332
Grades: K-4
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 06040, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in 06040, CT include Manchester High School and Howell Cheney Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06040?
2 public high schools are located in 06040.
What is the racial composition of students in 06040?
06040 public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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