Manchester High

12601 Bailey Bridge Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112

2,236 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Manchester High School, located in Midlothian, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. Situated on Bailey Bridge Road, the school functions as a central hub for the surrounding suburban community. It is known for maintaining a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core coursework, elective opportunities, and extracurricular engagement.

As a staple of the Midlothian area, Manchester High places a strong emphasis on fostering both academic achievement and school spirit. The campus offers a wide variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a diverse array of extracurricular activities, Manchester High aims to develop students who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

2,236

Total Students

164.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manchester High
Demographic	Student Count
White	991
Hispanic	465
Black	592
Asian	46
Two or More	136
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
991 (44.3%)
Black
592 (26.5%)
Hispanic
465 (20.8%)
Two or More
136 (6.1%)
Asian
46 (2.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesterfield County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)739-6275
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	164.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,654
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 574

Grade 10 579

Grade 11 510

Grade 12 573