Manhattan High School West/East Campus

Manhattan-Ogden
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
1,954 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Manhattan High School, located in Manhattan, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District (USD 383). The school operates across two locations, the East and West campuses, which work in tandem to provide a comprehensive academic environment for a diverse student body. The school is known for its strong connection to the local community and the nearby Kansas State University, fostering a culture that emphasizes both rigorous college preparation and personal development.

As a central hub for student life in the region, Manhattan High offers an extensive array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, fine arts, and various career-oriented student organizations. The administration prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing traditional core academics with vocational and technical pathways to ensure students are prepared for a variety of post-graduation goals. Through its commitment to excellence and its long-standing presence in the community, the school remains a pillar of public education in the Manhattan area.
1,954
Total Students
143.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,223 (62.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    319 (16.3 %)
  • Black
    165 (8.4 %)
  • Two or More
    156 (8.0 %)
  • Asian
    72 (3.7 %)
  • American Indian
    13 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Manhattan-Ogden
Phone: (785)587-2100
Website: http://www.usd383.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,954
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 143.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 726
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 147

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 508
Grade 10 551
Grade 11 445
Grade 12 450
Gender Ratio