Fayetteville–Manlius High School is a comprehensive New York public high school on East Seneca Turnpike in the Town of Manlius, serving grades 9–12 in the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District.
Serving 1,380 students in grades 9-12, Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School's student population of 1,380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Green and White
School Rankings
Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School's ranking?
Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School is ranked #4 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School often compared to?
Fayetteville-manlius Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jamesville-dewitt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School?
1,380 students attend Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School?
Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School offer ?
Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School part of?
Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School is part of Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District.
School Reviews
5 5/1/2012
Excellent school. Outstanding administration, teachers, staff . The community is dedicated to the schools and parents are very involved. The children are fully engaged in the school. Award winning programs, competitive athletics, excellent arts. ESPN sports teams of the decade headed up by the girls and boys cross country/track. Award winning Science Olympiad teams in middle and high school that win regionals, states and go to nationals each year. Impressive number of activities. Kids have to be told that it is time to go home-because they are so involved in various activities.
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