Best high schools in Manchester (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Manchester, New Hampshire. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Hampshire.
- 184Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter SchoolManchester · Charter High3.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 96 students
- 274The Founders Academy Charter School (H)Manchester · Charter High49.5% Math proficiency · 152 students
- 350Manchester Memorial High SchoolManchester · Public High25% Math proficiency · 1,296 students
- 444Manchester Central High SchoolManchester · Public High27% Math proficiency · 1,130 students
- 535Manchester School of Technology (High School)Manchester · Public High22% Math proficiency · 302 students
- 634Manchester West High SchoolManchester · Public High17% Math proficiency · 764 students
- 728Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)Manchester · Charter High82.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 76 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School Manchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 83.9 Top 5% | 3.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 96 |
| 2 | The Founders Academy Charter School (H) Manchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 74.3 Top 25% | 49.5% Math proficiency | 152 |
| 3 | Manchester Memorial High School Manchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.6 Top 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 1,296 |
| 4 | Manchester Central High School Manchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 1,130 |
| 5 | Manchester School of Technology (High School) Manchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 35.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 302 |
| 6 | Manchester West High School Manchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.6 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 764 |
| 7 | Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H) Manchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 28.4 Lower 50% | 82.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 76 |
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School in Manchester leads the 2025 list of high schools in Manchester with a Success Index (US) of 83.9. Of the 7 schools shown, 4 are public, 3 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider New Hampshire high schools rankings, every school on the Manchester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Manchester?
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School in Manchester, New Hampshire ranks first among high schools in Manchester with a Success Index (US) of 83.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 96).
How are high schools in Manchester ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.