For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,886 students in Manchester, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Manchester, NH are Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School, The Founders Academy Charter School (H) and Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Manchester, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Manchester, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Manchester Memorial High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Crusader Way
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Gr: 9-12 | 1,355 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Manchester Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
535 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Gr: 9-12 | 1,127 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Manchester West High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Gr: 9-12 | 771 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Manchester School Of Technology (High School)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Gerald Connors Circle
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Manchester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
275 Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Gr: 9-11 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
555 Auburn St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Gr: PK | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Manchester, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Manchester, NH include Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School, The Founders Academy Charter School (H) and Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H).
How many public high schools are located in Manchester?
7 public high schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Manchester include: Manchester Memorial High School vs. Manchester Central High School, Manchester Central High School vs. Manchester Memorial High School, Manchester West High School vs. Manchester Central High School
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