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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst142 Students
University of Vermont85 Students
Boston University54 Students
University of New Hampshire52 Students
Boston College46 Students
University of Connecticut44 Students
Northeastern University43 Students
University of Rhode Island41 Students
Clemson University38 Students
College of Charleston36 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business99 Students
Psychology60 Students
Finance35 Students
Biology31 Students
Marketing29 Students
Economics25 Students
Nursing22 Students
Environmental Science21 Students
Political Science and Government19 Students
English19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.570 Reviews
4.0Sophomore
3/28/2024
I have had a good run at MERHS. The sports are amazing and the school spirit is unmatched. The prom events are really fun and senior activities as well. We have great teachers but very low diversity
5.0Senior
5/4/2020
Manchester is a very competitive school with academics and sports, this does challenge a lot of students because it is a great school but it is also a very difficult school to attend.
3.0Senior
2/9/2020
Manchester Essex Regional High School is a relatively average school experience. However, this school is extremely lacking in diversity.
Our experiences at MERSD have been on opposite ends of the spectrum. We have 2 children, one is an honor roll student who feels challenged, works hard..though more balanced now that the high school is focusing on bringing balance back into the life of a high school student... (kudos to the high scho...
Coming into Manchester-Essex as a transfer, I did not know what to expect. The school is a unique mix of characters and because of its size provides an intimate environment for students who want to learn, learn. The teachers and staff are great, they're sole purpose is to help students prosper, lear...
Manchester Essex Middle School. I will have to say the Essex Elementary School to me was number in several ways. The teachers were on top of everything with my student and also kept me well informed as to how he was doing and what we should be doing at home to help him. Homework Club did a terrific...
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