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Manchester High

High School · Chesterfield County Public Schools · Midlothian, VA

A Chesterfield County Public Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

12601 Bailey Bridge Rd., Midlothian, VA 23112

  • Math 72% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 83% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation14.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$12,776
Chronic Absenteeism21.4%

Students at Manchester High score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency83%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 78% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2017
ELA
92%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Manchester High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$117,716

Median home value

$366,500

Median rent

$1,706/mo

College educated

49.6%

Homeownership

81.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
14.7% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clover Hill HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–123.0 mi1,801Compare →
Guardian Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–123.4 mi245Compare →
Millwood SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–123.9 mi224Compare →
Al Madina School of RichmondPrivate · tuition8.6privatePK–124.2 mi106Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Schools in district
73
Rank in district
#19 of 65
District spending per student
$12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Manchester High is listed in Chesterfield County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manchester High

Manchester High is a public high school in Midlothian, VA, part of Chesterfield County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,246 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #941 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manchester High

What grades does Manchester High serve?

Manchester High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Manchester High?

Manchester High has an enrollment of approximately 2,246 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester High?

The student-teacher ratio at Manchester High is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manchester High rank in VA?

Manchester High ranks #941 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Manchester High's MySchoolScout rating?

Manchester High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Manchester High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manchester High has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Manchester High a charter school?

No, Manchester High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Manchester High a Title I school?

No, Manchester High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manchester High?

74.3% of students at Manchester High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,246
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
168
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chesterfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.4%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 23112)
56,364
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23112; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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