Very Good
#171 of 603 schools in MT
Top 28% in state
Manhattan H S
High School · Manhattan High School · Manhattan, MT
A Manhattan High School high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 425, Manhattan, MT 59741
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Manhattan H S score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Manhattan H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- City Safety: Elevated993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manhattan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,382
Median home value
$562,300
Median rent
$1,676/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Manhattan High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manhattan H S is listed in Manhattan High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manhattan H S
Manhattan H S is a public high school in Manhattan, MT, part of Manhattan High School, serving approximately 241 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manhattan H S
What grades does Manhattan H S serve?
Manhattan H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Manhattan H S?
Manhattan H S has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan H S is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manhattan H S rank in MT?
Manhattan H S ranks #171 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Manhattan H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Manhattan H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Manhattan H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manhattan H S has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Manhattan H S a charter school?
No, Manhattan H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manhattan H S a Title I school?
No, Manhattan H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manhattan H S?
21.6% of students at Manhattan H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (406) 284-3341
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 59741)
- 5,635
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59741; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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