For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,691 students in Manchester, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Manchester, CT are Great Path Academy At Ct State Manchester, Manchester High School and Howell Cheney Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Manchester, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Howell Cheney Technical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Manchester, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Path Academy At Ct State Manchester
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Bidwell Street
Manchester, CT 06045
(860) 512-3700
Manchester, CT 06045
(860) 512-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Manchester High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Middletpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3530
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Howell Cheney Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
791 West Middle Tpke.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-5396
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-5396
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Manchester, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Manchester, CT include Great Path Academy At Ct State Manchester, Manchester High School and Howell Cheney Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Manchester?
3 public high schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Manchester include: Great Path Academy At Ct State Manchester vs. Manchester High School
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