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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,240 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 86%.
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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
14 Schools
405 Schools
# Students
7,204 Students
165,348 Students
# Teachers
511 Teachers
11,558 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Manhattan-Ogden School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

42%
32%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

42%
31%
83%
88%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
29.3%
24.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.56

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2004–2014. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
4%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
17%
22%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
8%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
59%
62%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,472 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$119 MM
$8,867 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$133 MM
$8,468 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,448
$18,587

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,472
$17,750

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Manhattan-Ogden School District Public High Schools (2026-27)

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 | 2,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,204 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 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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