Manual Career & Technical Center, Manual, or Vo-Tech is a career and technical center located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The Main Campus is located at 1215 East Truman Road. The East Campus is located at 1924 Van Brunt Boulevard at East High School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (21-22)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(21-22)50%
8%
Black
(21-22)50%
15%
White
(21-22)n/a
69%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (99-00)
25%
28%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Manual Career Tech. Center?
2 students attend Manual Career Tech. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Manual Career Tech. Center students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are Black.
What grades does Manual Career Tech. Center offer ?
Manual Career Tech. Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manual Career Tech. Center part of?
Manual Career Tech. Center is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Manual Career Tech. Center located?
Manual Career Tech. Center is located in the Downtown Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown Kansas City.
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