Manchester School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 20 Hecker Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, the Manchester School District serves as the primary public educational system within its vibrant midsize city setting. Operating 20 open public schools across the Manchester-Nashua metropolitan region, the district offers an expansive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through the twelfth grade. Currently educating nearly 12,000 students, the district reflects a dynamic and multicultural learning community, bringing together diverse backgrounds and perspectives across its early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school levels.

To support this substantial student body, the district maintains a robust professional workforce comprising nearly 3,893 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes over 2,000 full-time classroom educators, 270 instructional aides, and more than 1,600 support staff members who together ensure a well-rounded academic and emotional support ecosystem. As a traditional public school system operating independently of charter models, the Manchester School District remains committed to fostering equitable learning opportunities, academic growth, and strong community engagement across southern New Hampshire.
20
Total Schools
11,949
Total Students
2,002.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manchester School District
Demographic Student Count
White5,630
Hispanic3,199
Black1,359
Asian463
Two or More1,274
American Indian17
Pacific Islander7
  • White
    5,630 (47.1%)
  • Hispanic
    3,199 (26.8%)
  • Black
    1,359 (11.4%)
  • Two or More
    1,274 (10.7%)
  • Asian
    463 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    17 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Manchester School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary12
Middle4
High4
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:20
Students:11,949*
Teachers (FTE):2,002.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in Manchester School District
Found 21 Schools