There are 7 schools in the USA with the word manual in the name.

The word "manual" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to the historical emphasis on manual training and vocational education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During this period, educators and reformers sought to prepare students for the workforce by teaching practical skills such as woodworking, metalworking, and mechanical drawing alongside traditional academic subjects. Many schools were established specifically to provide this kind of hands-on education, and the word "manual" in their names signified their focus on practical training rather than purely academic instruction. Over time, some of these schools expanded their curricula but retained the original name as a reflection of their educational heritage and continued commitment to practical learning. This naming tradition remains a reminder of the role manual training once played in shaping the American public education system.

California (1)

Colorado (2)

Illinois (1)

Indiana (1)

Kentucky (1)

Missouri (1)

Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate