Manteo High School

mhs.daretolearn.org

578 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Manteo High School, located on Roanoke Island in Manteo, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the Dare County Schools district. As the primary high school for the community, it fosters a close-knit environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and civic engagement. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation, offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-based programs that reflect the unique coastal culture of the Outer Banks.

Academically, Manteo High School provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes advanced placement courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and opportunities for local college credit. By leveraging its connection to the "Dare to Learn" mission of the district, the school focuses on equipping students with the 21st-century skills necessary to succeed in a global economy. With a strong emphasis on personalized learning and student support, Manteo High School remains a cornerstone of the Manteo community, dedicated to cultivating the potential of every student who walks through its doors.

578

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manteo High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	145
Black	29
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
380 (65.7 %)
Hispanic
145 (25.1 %)
Black
29 (5.0 %)
Two or More
23 (4.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Dare County Schools
Phone:	(252)473-5841
Website:	http://mhs.daretolearn.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9 140

Grade 10 147

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 148