Serving 1,907 students in grades 9-12, Manteca High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,907 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manteca High serves the eastern part of Manteca, CA, covering an area of approximately 13.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the nearest boundary being about 1.9 miles and the furthest edge located 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manteca High School's student population of 1,907 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,907 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manteca High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manteca High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7096 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
18%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manteca High School's ranking?
Manteca High School is ranked #7096 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Manteca High School often compared to?
Manteca High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manteca High School?
The graduation rate of Manteca High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Manteca High School?
1,907 students attend Manteca High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Manteca High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manteca High School?
Manteca High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Manteca High School offer ?
Manteca High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Manteca High School part of?
Manteca High School is part of Manteca Unified School District.
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