Best Manhattan Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,240 students in Manhattan, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Manhattan, KS are Manhattan High School and Manhattan Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manhattan, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Manhattan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public high schools.
Manhattan, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manhattan Virtual Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Manhattan, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manhattan High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Manhattan Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Manhattan, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Manhattan, KS include Manhattan High School and Manhattan Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Manhattan?
2 public high schools are located in Manhattan.
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan?
Manhattan public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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