Manchester High School (New Franklin, Ohio)


Manchester High School is a public high school located in New Franklin, Ohio about 12 miles south of Akron. It is part of the Manchester Local School District in the southwestern corner of Summit County, Ohio. The mascot of Manchester is the panther, usually depicted as a black panther, and the school colors are red and black. The principal of the school is Jim France, who doubles as the head football coach. The school competes in the Pac-7 Conference.

Education

Manchester High School has achieved an "Excellent" rating six years in a row.
After graduation, approximately 75% of the students enroll in post secondary education programs. Manchester High School students have consistently ranked at or near the top of state assessment scores in comparison to other districts in Summit County. Students at MHS have a wide variety of extra-curricular activities to become involved in, and excel in the fine arts as well.

Athletics

Football

Manchester High School is perennial OHSAA playoff and Pac-7 Conference title contender. Through 45 years under head coach Jim France, who replaced Les Olsson, the Panthers have never finished with a losing record and have only finished with two non-winning seasons in team history.

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships