Manteca High School is a public, co-educational secondary school in Manteca, California, United States that was established on May 21, 1920. It is the oldest school within Manteca Unified School District.
Serving 1,858 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 20:1 is lower than 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 (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,858 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manteca High School's student population of 1,858 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Colors
White, Forest Green
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bison
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 87%.
How many students attend Manteca High School?
1,858 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, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manteca High School?
Manteca High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than 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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