Manor High School is a public high school located in Portsmouth, Virginia that opened in 1972. The name "Manor" was chosen from two surrounding communities, Hodges Manor and Elizabeth Manor. In 1993, due to a declining student population, Portsmouth Public Schools consolidated three high schools into one building.
Serving 1,167 students in grades 9-12, Manor High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Manor High School's student population of 1,167 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
White, Black, Red
Manor High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manor High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
66%
22%
White
22%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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What is Manor High School's ranking?
Manor High School is ranked #798 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Manor High School often compared to?
Manor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like I.c. Norcom High School, Churchland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manor High School?
The graduation rate of Manor High School is 77%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Manor High School?
1,167 students attend Manor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Manor High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manor High School?
Manor High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manor High School offer ?
Manor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manor High School part of?
Manor High School is part of Portsmouth City Public Schools.
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