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Manual High School

811 S Griswold St, Peoria, IL, 61605

About Manual High School

Manual High School in Peoria, Illinois, is a public high school for grades 9–12. In the Peoria School District 150, it is one of five high schools. There are about 1,300 students at the school and about 17 teachers for every 1,300 students. This creates a structured place to learn. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school, and about 90% of them are from groups that are not white. This shows how diverse the Peoria community is.There are many academic programs at Manual High School that help students get ready for college and jobs. About 13% of students take Advanced Placement® classes and tests. Other options include vocational pathways, fine arts, and extracurricular activities. The results for the school year 2025–2026 show that about 1% of students were good at math and 2% were good at reading and writing. Students can also take the SAT and ACT at the school to help them get ready for college. Student services, extracurricular activities, and instructional programs are all paid for with public money.You can explore the best elementary schools in illinois here.

Manual High School Contact Information

Address

811 S Griswold St, Peoria, IL, 61605

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Phone

(309) 672-6600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 2%
Reading 1%
State average proficiency is 2% in Math and 1% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
713
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 247 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Manual High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.82%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 16.27%
Black 68.58%
Two+ Races 4.91%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
9.82%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
16.27%
Black
68.58%
Two+ Races
4.91%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 713
45.58%
325 Female
54.42%
388 Male

Student Population

713 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

237 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Manual High School has done a lot of great things lately! The boys' basketball team from the school showed off their great skills by beating Springfield Southeast High School 52–38. The school is also using the Peoria Public Schools app to talk to students, parents, and staff. Users can see school events, news, and emergency alerts through the app. Terrell Ford, the school's percussion teacher, is making a difference by using drumming to teach students about life. This shows how much the school values a well-rounded education.

FAQ

Q1. What academic programs does Manual High School focus on?

Ans. Students take part in STEM, arts, and vocational programs to learn a lot of different skills.

Q2. Are there any advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, students can take AP, honors, and dual-credit classes.

Q3. Are standardized tests given?

Ans. Students who want to go to college can take the SAT and ACT tests.

Q4. How do students encourage extracurricular interests?

Ans. Athletics, music, theater, and clubs give kids a chance to work together and learn more about their interests.

Q5. What kinds of help are available?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and enrichment workshops help students grow academically and personally.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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