After failing to meet the federal requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, Manual went through a mandated restructuring in 2008.

Manual's nickname is the Rams and the school colors are orange and black.

This record is the strongest ever compiled by an area coach with a tenure of more than ten years.

Manual alumni number in the many thousands and are involved in all walks of life in Peoria and elsewhere.

A 100-year Centennial All Class Reunion Weekend celebration was held Friday – Sunday September 11–13, 2009.