Manila High School
Manila High School serves 306 students in grades 9-12.
Manila High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Manila High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
Manila High School's student population of 306 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 306 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Manila High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Manila High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #455 out of 1008 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 20% |
| White | 91% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manila School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Manila High School is Buffalo Is. Central Junior High School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Manila Middle School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Manila Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Manila Manila Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 466 students10
0.0 miles
419 E Olynpia St
Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-3145 0 PK-4 466 - Manila Manila Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5-8 | 343 students10
0.0 miles
419 E Olympia St
Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-4417 0 5-8 343 - Leachville Buffalo Is. Central Junior High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-9 | 178 students10
6.1 miles
1 Mustang Dr
Leachville, AR 72438
(870) 539-6883 6.1 7-9 178 - Lake City Buffalo Is. Central East Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 201 students10
6.2 miles
1100 Nelson St
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448 6.2 PK-6 201 - Monette Buffalo Is. Central High School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 10-12 | 172 students10
10.6 miles
803 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5512 10.6 10-12 172
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