Manhattan-Ogden School District

2031 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Manhattan-Ogden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,170 students in Manhattan-Ogden School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Kansas.
Public High Schools in Manhattan-Ogden School District 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).
Public High School in Manhattan-Ogden School District 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).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
14 Schools
403 Schools
# Students
7,162 Students
163,604 Students
# Teachers
495 Teachers
10,703 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Manhattan-Ogden School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#50 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
37%
31%
42%
32%
42%
31%
83%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
21%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
61%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,779 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,259 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$188 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,779
$16,276
Spending / Student
$26,259
$17,192

Best Manhattan-Ogden School District Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manhattan High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Poyntz Avenue
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,162 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 83% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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