- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manila, AR
Manila High School
Federal NCES profile for Manila High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050004600668
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manila High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 476
- students enrolled
Manila High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Manila School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004600668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Manila High School grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 050004600668 · Manila, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 11.6:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Manila Elementary School (601 students)
Manila High School grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Manila High School compares
Manila High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$11,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Manila High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manila School District reports $11,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manila High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manila Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manila High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manila High School
How many students attend Manila High School?
Manila High School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manila, AR. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manila High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manila High School is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manila High School?
42.1% of students at Manila High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manila High School?
The largest demographic group at Manila High School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Manila, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manila High School?
Manila High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Manila School District?
Besides Manila High School, Manila School District also operates Manila Elementary School (601 students). See the Manila School District district page for the complete list.