- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bradenton, FL
Manatee High School
Federal NCES profile for Manatee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120123001223
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manatee High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Manatee High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Manatee High School held near 1,996 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 120123001223 · Bradenton, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,998 enr · 22:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Manatee High School held near 1,996 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Manatee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- This school
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- Braden River H
Braden River High School
1,705 students
What this shows Manatee High School reports 1,998 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manatee High School compares
Manatee High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,998 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,998
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
643
in-school suspensions + 353 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
African American 15.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Manatee High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manatee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Braden River High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manatee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,998 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manatee High School
How many students attend Manatee High School?
Manatee High School has 1,998 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,983 (2022-23) → 1,996 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manatee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manatee High School is 22:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manatee High School?
53.1% of students at Manatee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manatee High School?
The largest demographic group at Manatee High School is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manatee High School?
Manatee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manatee High School rank among high schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Manatee High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Bradenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Manatee High School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.