Manatee High School

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Manatee High School ranks 390 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Manatee High School is a public high school in Bradenton, Florida, serving 1,983 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Manatee School District, which is ranked 34 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manatee High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 44.07% White, 13.67% African American, 36.51% Hispanic, 1.56% Asian, and 3.93% two or more races. However, the school has faced challenges, including a decline in four-year graduation rates from 86.6% in 2020-2021 to 80.6% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby Braden River High School at 90.7%. Additionally, Manatee High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.6% in 2019-2020 to 32.9% in 2022-2023, notably higher than Braden River High School's 26.1%.

Academically, Manatee High School's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31% of Manatee High School students were proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 58% in the Manatee district and 55% statewide. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.92% to 64.57% over the past few years, higher than the 44.59% at Braden River High School. These factors suggest that Manatee High School may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address its declining performance and support its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

902 33rd Street Ct W
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 714-7300

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
390^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,573

Feeder schools for Manatee High School:

Elementary:	Ballard Elementary School
	Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
	Jessie P. Miller Elementary School
	Manatee Elementary School
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	Palma Sola Elementary School
Middle:	Martha B. King Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 1,983

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.1%

Hispanic:

36.5%

African American:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manatee High School ranks better than 51.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Manatee High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Manatee High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.1%), Hispanic (36.5%), African American (13.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manatee High School is 21.7. 6 high schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Manatee High School employs 91 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manatee High School is $8,573, which is the 6^th highest among 9 high schools in the Manatee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Manatee High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee High School 390^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Manatee High School in the ranking list.)

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manatee High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	63.83	175^th	484	63.8%
2005	52.92	245^th	487	49.7%
2006	61.57	185^th	477	61.2%
2007	59.87	226^th	563	59.9%
2008	67.53	175^th	577	69.7%
2009	70.18	156^th	587	73.4%
2010	69.41	178^th	620	71.3%
2011	71.15	168^th	622	73.0%
2012	56.71	179^th	606	70.5%
2013	57.67	223^rd	648	65.6%
2014	54.11	284^th	687	58.7%
2016	55.30	221^st	693	68.1%
2017	54.89	240^th	714	66.4%
2018	53.25	250^th	716	65.1%
2019	51.62	273^rd	734	62.8%
2021	41.35	354^th	746	52.5%
2022	50.45	274^th	774	64.6%
2023	45.97	328^th	792	58.6%
2024	42.90	390^th	807	51.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Manatee High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	2042	250	29	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	2350
1989	1946	195	34	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	2209
1990	1775	211	34	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	2049
1991	1818	185	34	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	2072
1992	1885	196	29	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	2147
1993	1920	202	29	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	2190
1994	1971	184	27	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	2221
1995	2044	204	27	76	1	n/a	n/a	0	2352
1996	2044	204	27	76	1	n/a	n/a	0	2352
1997	2041	222	31	85	4	n/a	n/a	0	2383
1998	2105	220	28	84	3	n/a	n/a	0	2440
1999	1971	329	24	118	0	n/a	n/a	0	2442
2000	1965	325	29	106	0	n/a	n/a	0	2425
2001	1878	237	23	122	1	n/a	n/a	0	2261
2002	1719	250	22	147	0	n/a	n/a	0	2138
2003	1719	250	22	147	0	n/a	n/a	0	2138
2004	1624	278	21	161	2	n/a	n/a	0	2086
2005	1590	305	26	167	1	n/a	n/a	0	2089
2006	1661	361	25	200	1	n/a	n/a	0	2248
2007	1593	384	27	227	0	n/a	n/a	25	2256
2008	1547	392	35	261	4	n/a	n/a	36	2275
2009	1449	374	29	263	4	n/a	n/a	38	2157
2010	1395	381	30	294	5	n/a	n/a	50	2155
2011	1425	380	31	391	7	0	8	0	2242
2012	1427	376	26	435	4	1	14	0	2283
2013	1446	409	28	501	5	1	28	0	2418
2014	1434	424	26	537	1	0	41	0	2463
2015	1386	377	23	565	2	1	55	0	2409
2016	1327	349	19	580	1	2	71	0	2349
2017	1249	353	17	601	2	3	62	0	2287
2018	1163	377	25	651	4	3	79	0	2302
2019	1071	368	28	702	1	4	77	0	2251
2020	1020	351	34	702	1	7	74	0	2189
2021	992	343	31	750	2	3	78	0	2199
2022	931	280	31	700	2	3	87	0	2034
2023	874	271	31	724	2	3	78	0	1983

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manatee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2350	124.0	18.9	9.8
1989	2209	127.0	17.3	10.7
1990	2049	125.0	16.3	13.1
1991	2072	122.0	16.9	12
1992	2147	123.0	17.4	10.1
1993	2190	115.0	19.0	9.9
1994	2221	121.0	18.4	10.6
1995	2352	111.0	21.2	10.5
1996	2352	111.0	21.2	10.5
1997	2383	115.0	20.7	11.2
1998	2440	114.0	21.4	11.2
1999	2442	114.0	21.4	15.4
2000	2425	116.0	20.9	18.3
2001	2261	120.0	18.8	16.3
2002	2138	108.0	19.8	20.1
2003	2138	108.0	19.8	20.1
2004	2086	107.0	19.5	22
2005	2089	103.0	20.3	25.5
2006	2248	108.0	20.8	26.8
2007	2256	110.0	20.5	28.8
2008	2275	111.5	20.4	29.7
2009	2157	107.0	21.3	31.4
2010	2155	98.5	21.8	40.2
2011	2242	94.1	23.8	43.4
2012	2283	103.0	22.1	44.2
2013	2418	109.0	22.1	47.6
2014	2463	110.0	22.3	52.1
2015	2409	115.0	20.9	52.7
2016	2349	112.0	20.9	52.5
2017	2287	110.0	20.7	54.3
2018	2302	108.0	21.3	57.5
2019	2251	105.0	21.4	54.6
2020	2189	97.0	22.5	55.7
2021	2199	98.0	22.4	64.6
2022	2034	96.0	21.1	48.9
2023	1983	91.0	21.7	59.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manatee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2350	124.0	18.9	9.8
1989	2209	127.0	17.3	10.7
1990	2049	125.0	16.3	13.1
1991	2072	122.0	16.9	12
1992	2147	123.0	17.4	10.1
1993	2190	115.0	19.0	9.9
1994	2221	121.0	18.4	10.6
1995	2352	111.0	21.2	10.5
1996	2352	111.0	21.2	10.5
1997	2383	115.0	20.7	11.2
1998	2440	114.0	21.4	11.2
1999	2442	114.0	21.4	15.4
2000	2425	116.0	20.9	18.3
2001	2261	120.0	18.8	16.3
2002	2138	108.0	19.8	20.1
2003	2138	108.0	19.8	20.1
2004	2086	107.0	19.5	22
2005	2089	103.0	20.3	25.5
2006	2248	108.0	20.8	26.8
2007	2256	110.0	20.5	28.8
2008	2275	111.5	20.4	29.7
2009	2157	107.0	21.3	31.4
2010	2155	98.5	21.8	40.2
2011	2242	94.1	23.8	43.4
2012	2283	103.0	22.1	44.2
2013	2418	109.0	22.1	47.6
2014	2463	110.0	22.3	52.1
2015	2409	115.0	20.9	52.7
2016	2349	112.0	20.9	52.5
2017	2287	110.0	20.7	54.3
2018	2302	108.0	21.3	57.5
2019	2251	105.0	21.4	54.6
2020	2189	97.0	22.5	55.7
2021	2199	98.0	22.4	64.6
2022	2034	96.0	21.1	48.9
2023	1983	91.0	21.7	59.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manatee High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$253 (3.7%)	$6,550 (96.3%)	$6,803
2019	$214 (2.9%)	$7,109 (97.1%)	$7,322
2020	$237 (3.2%)	$7,222 (96.8%)	$7,458
2021	$487 (6.2%)	$7,421 (93.8%)	$7,908
2022	$1,008 (12.0%)	$7,401 (88.0%)	$8,409
2023	$939 (11.0%)	$7,635 (89.1%)	$8,573

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manatee High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 273^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 328^th of 792 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee High School)	54	51	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	53	50	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee High School)	49	52	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	49	46	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Manatee High School)	73	70	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Manatee)	69	64	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Manatee High School)	70	63	7%
End of Course US History (Manatee)	71	59	12%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Manatee High School)	57	52	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Manatee)	66	60	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Manatee High School)	58	47	11%
End of Course Geometry (Manatee)	62	56	6%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2251	1983	11.9%
African American	368	271	26.4%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	28	31	10.7%
Hispanic	702	724	3.1%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	1071	874	18.4%
Two or More Races	77	78	1.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.6%	59.2%	4.6%

Schools Near Manatee High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manatee High School	Public	9-12	902 33rd Street Ct W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 714-7300	1,983	91	21.7	59.2%	874 (44.1%)	271 (13.7%)	724 (36.5%)	31 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	78 (3.9%)	42.9	390^th of 807 public high schools	51.7%		46	328^th of 792 public high schools	58.6%	62				48.0	45.0					31.0	46.0	66.0	68.0		$8,573	$939	$7,635
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	3508 26th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-4566	55	4	13.7	87.3%	18 (32.7%)	15 (27.3%)	17 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.1%)								(n/a)
Palmetto High School	Public	9-12	1200 17th St W	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 723-4848	2,100	92	22.8	61.1%	739 (35.2%)	430 (20.5%)	823 (39.2%)	27 (1.3%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (3.8%)	36.6	458^th of 807 public high schools	43.2%		33.6	466^th of 792 public high schools	41.2%	8				44.0	43.0					20.0	41.0	64.0	63.0		$8,257	$1,020	$7,237
Southeast High School	Public	8-12	1200 37th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 741-3366	1,716	82	20.9	66.3%	276 (16.1%)	335 (19.5%)	1,025 (59.7%)	23 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (3.1%)	27.5	567^th of 807 public high schools	29.7%		19.1	614^th of 792 public high schools	22.5%	47				33.0	33.0					29.0	40.0	55.0	64.0		$9,247	$1,321	$7,928
Manatee School For The Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	700 Haben Blvd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 721-6800	1,968	104	18.8	55.1%	803 (40.8%)	206 (10.5%)	813 (41.3%)	25 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	117 (5.9%)	57.7	226^th of 807 public high schools	72.0%		61.9	187^th of 792 public high schools	76.4%	39	52.0	49.0	50.0	63.0	58.0	31.0	48.0	30.0	34.0	42.0	57.0	79.0	86.0	74.0	$10,196	$00	$10,196
Bayshore High School	Public	9-12	5401 34th St W	Bradenton	34210	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7004	1,435	70	20.5	65.2%	275 (19.2%)	206 (14.4%)	872 (60.8%)	15 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (4.6%)	16.6	652^nd of 807 public high schools	19.2%		14.1	645^th of 792 public high schools	18.6%	7				30.0	32.0					27.0	25.0	37.0	41.0		$9,450	$1,494	$7,956
State College Of Florida Collegiate School	Public, Charter	6-12	5840 26th St W	Bradenton	34207	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 752-5491	492	20	24.6	42.9%	250 (50.8%)	38 (7.7%)	156 (31.7%)	24 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.9%)	89.5	23^rd of 807 public high schools	97.1%		83.1	56^th of 792 public high schools	92.9%	33	80.0	80.0	67.0	79.0	82.0	81.0	90.0	79.0	68.0	95.0	97.0	96.0		97.0	$8,708	$577	$8,131
Amikids Manatee	Public	6-12	6423 9th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 723-4702	26	3	8.6	84.6%	1 (3.8%)	13 (50.0%)	9 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.5%)								(n/a)
Braden River High School	Public	9-12	6545 Sr 70 E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-8230	1,774	79	22.4	44.6%	893 (50.3%)	142 (8.0%)	550 (31.0%)	99 (5.6%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	83 (4.7%)	51.4	286^th of 807 public high schools	64.6%		51.3	272^nd of 792 public high schools	65.7%	14				51.0	55.0					26.0	50.0	75.0	73.0		$8,502	$837	$7,664
Manatee Technical College	Public	9-12	6305 State Road 70 E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-7900	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Manatee High School

Is Manatee High School a good school?

Manatee High School ranks 390^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Manatee High School?

Students at Manatee High School are 44% White, 37% Hispanic, 14% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Manatee High School in?

Manatee

How many students attend Manatee High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,983 students attended Manatee High School.

What schools feed into Manatee High School?

Manatee High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ballard Elementary School
Elementary : Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
Elementary : Jessie P. Miller Elementary School
Elementary : Manatee Elementary School
Elementary : Palma Sola Elementary School
Middle : Martha B. King Middle School

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