Enrollment
2,087
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Manhattan, KS
Manhattan High School West/East Campus
Federal NCES profile for Manhattan High School West/East Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200918000853
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manhattan High School West/East Campus earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Manhattan High School West/East Campus has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan High School West/East Campus ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Manhattan, KS.
School address
District: Manhattan-Ogden · Kansas
NCES ID 200918000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
143.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manhattan High School West/East Campus compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manhattan High School West/East Campus
Manhattan High School West/East Campus is a large high school in Manhattan, Kansas, enrolling 2,087 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,087 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Manhattan-Ogden also operates Susan B Anthony Middle School (775 students) and Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School (730 students) alongside Manhattan High School West/East Campus.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manhattan High School West/East Campus compares
Manhattan High School West/East Campus on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 33% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,087 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,087
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Kansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$12,720
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.7 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 8.2%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Manhattan High School West/East Campus is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manhattan-Ogden, which includes Manhattan High School West/East Campus.
$12,720
Per student
-18%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 56.2%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Manhattan High School West/East Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan B Anthony Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank V Bergman Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theo Roosevelt Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlatt Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manhattan High School West/East Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,087 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Manhattan High School West/East Campus
How many students attend Manhattan High School West/East Campus?
Manhattan High School West/East Campus has 2,087 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manhattan, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan High School West/East Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan High School West/East Campus is 14.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manhattan High School West/East Campus?
28.8% of students at Manhattan High School West/East Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manhattan High School West/East Campus?
The largest demographic group at Manhattan High School West/East Campus is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Manhattan, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manhattan High School West/East Campus?
Manhattan High School West/East Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manhattan High School West/East Campus rank among public schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan High School West/East Campus ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Manhattan, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manhattan on the city page.
Is Manhattan High School West/East Campus a good school?
Manhattan High School West/East Campus earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manhattan-Ogden?
Besides Manhattan High School West/East Campus, Manhattan-Ogden also operates Susan B Anthony Middle School (775 students), Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School (730 students), and Frank V Bergman Elem (568 students). See the Manhattan-Ogden district page for the complete list.
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