For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,170 students in Manhattan, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Manhattan, KS are Manhattan High School and Manhattan Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manhattan, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Manhattan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Manhattan, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manhattan Virtual Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Manhattan, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manhattan High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,996 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Manhattan Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Manhattan, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Manhattan, KS include Manhattan High School and Manhattan Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Manhattan?
2 public high schools are located in Manhattan.
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan?
Manhattan public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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