Manistee High School is a public secondary school in Manistee, Michigan, United States. It serves grades 6-12 for the Manistee Area Public School District.
Serving 669 students in grades 6-12, Manistee Middle High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manistee Middle High School's student population of 669 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1933
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Mariners Lead the Way!
School Mascot
Mariners
School Rankings
Manistee Middle High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manistee Middle High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1249 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mariners
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manistee Middle High School's ranking?
Manistee Middle High School is ranked #1249 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Manistee Middle High School often compared to?
Manistee Middle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Onekama Consolidated Schools, Bear Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manistee Middle High School?
The graduation rate of Manistee Middle High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Manistee Middle High School?
669 students attend Manistee Middle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Manistee Middle High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manistee Middle High School?
Manistee Middle High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manistee Middle High School offer ?
Manistee Middle High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manistee Middle High School part of?
Manistee Middle High School is part of Manistee Area School District.
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