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Manchester Essex Regional High School is a four-year, coeducational public high school serving the towns of Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts with an approximate enrollment of 490 students and a total of 65 faculty members. The mission of Manchester Essex Regional High School is "to provide a rigorous, well-rounded educational program in a learning environment that encourages individual growth and prepares all students for the diverse challenges of their futures."〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.merhs.mersd.org/Pages/MERHS_WebDocs/mission )〕 Based on the Class of 2012, 85.1% of graduates planned to attend a four-year college or university, 5.3% planned to attend a two-year school, and 9.6% of graduates indicated an immediate career plan. The average SAT score for the Class of 2012 was 584 in math, 569 for critical reading, and 562 for writing.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.merhs.mersd.org/Pages/MERHS_Guidance/PROFILE%20WITH%20ADDENDUMS%202012-2013.pdf )〕 == Communities == Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School, situated in the heart of Manchester-By-the-Sea, Massachusetts, primarily serves the communities of Manchester and Essex. Located on Cape Ann in Essex County, Manchester is bordered by the city of Beverly to the southwest, the towns of Hamilton and Wenham to the northwest, the town of Essex to the north, the city of Gloucester to the northeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the South. With easy access to both the major highway, Route 128, and the old shore road, Route 127, the town is a 35-45 minute drive to Boston, just 25 miles to the south. Manchester, incorporated in 1645, encompasses approximately 9.3 square miles of land, while Essex, incorporated in 1819, covers approximately 14.2 square miles of land. Both retain their original identities as small, quiet seaside towns. Historically, Manchester, with its beautiful harbor and beaches, became the summer residence of many wealthy Boston families. It has been known for its fishing, lobstering, and yachting communities, as well as the melodious sands of Singing Beach. The defining geographical feature of Essex is the Essex River, which gave rise to the two industries for which it is best known: shipbuilding and clamming. The Town is the oldest continuously operating shipbuilding area in the country and is home to the original fried clam. Its many seafood restaurants, including the famous "Woodman’s," as well as the Essex Shipbuilding Museum and a myriad of antiques shops make Essex a prime tourist destination on Cape Ann. The local economies have remained relatively stable over the years, with limited residential growth and limited commercial attrition. As all of the businesses in both towns are relatively small, owner-operated concerns, there are no major employers in the district. The communities are very similar, both demographically and economically, with a combined population of 8,495 people – 5,228 in Manchester and 3,267 in Essex. English is the primary language of both communities, with only a negligible percentage (0.2) of other languages spoken in some homes. The small number of non-white students in the schools accurately reflects the racial and ethnic demographics of the community. According to the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau, the median family income in Manchester was $93,609; the median family income in Essex was somewhat lower at $70,152; the disparity represents a correlation with the higher property values along the ocean in Manchester. The unemployment rate in the District is annually 3.5-4% and approximately 6% of the district’s students are identified as Low-income. Consistent with the towns’ socio-economic make-up, the school District enjoys strong financial support from the community. The per-pupil expenditures annually exceed the State average; for example, during 2006-2007, the District spent $12,436 per student vs. the State average of $11,210. During the same school year, the percentage of local property tax dollars allocated to schools was 57.4% and the total percentage of school funds obtained from local sources was 81.3%. Only approximately 2% of the District’s annual budget is obtained from federal funds. Each year, approximately 10% of the District enrollment is made up of students from neighboring towns through the school choice program. The District consists of two elementary schools – one in each town – and the single-building Middle / High School. In addition, there are two private elementary schools located in Manchester – The Brookwood School and Landmark School. Within driving distance, there are six additional private, elementary schools, and nine private secondary schools that attract District residents. The total number of school-aged children – Pre-K through grade 12 - living in the District is 1507. Of that number, a total of 34 students (2.25%) attend public out-of-District schools: 11 students (.7%) at the two vocational schools, and 23 students (1.5%) at area public schools. Largely owing to the affluence of the community and to individual family traditions, the District sees a fairly substantial number of students– 20.4% - attend private day and boarding schools. When considering high school age only, the percentage is 29.7%.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Report of the Visiting Committee for Manchester Essex Regional High School )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Manchester Essex Regional Middle/High School」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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