Manchester School District reports midyear gains in college-and-career readiness, graduation and facilities planning

Superintendent Camille presented the Manchester School Districts midyear status report at the Jan. 27, 2025 School Committee meeting, saying several district indicators are moving in the right direction though the report represents a midyear snapshot, not final results.

The update highlighted college-and-career readiness (CCR) rising to 65 for 2024 (up from earlier years and from 51 in 2023), an increase in the district four-year graduation rate to 74.35% from 72.9% in 2023, and a 2% overall boost in average daily attendance as of December. "This is definitely moving in the right direction for our district," Superintendent Camille said of the CCR number.

Why it matters: The midyear review ties to the districts strategic plan (adopted by the Board of School Committee in February 2020) and guides curriculum, staffing and facility decisions. During the presentation district leaders linked gains to expanded career and technical pathways, new industry-recognized credential offerings and stronger systems to support attendance, behavior and instruction.

Key details and initiatives

- College and career readiness: Superintendent Camille said CCR rose to 65 in 2024. The strategic plan originally set a target of 76 by early 2023; the district…