- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Page, AZ
Manson Mesa High School
Federal NCES profile for Manson Mesa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040582003492
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manson Mesa High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Page · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Manson Mesa High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manson Mesa High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Page, AZ.
School address
District: Page Unified School District #8 (4196) · Arizona
NCES ID 040582003492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Manson Mesa High School grew from 42 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (+38.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 040582003492 · Page, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 8.7:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Page High School (727 students)
Manson Mesa High School grew from 42 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (+38.1%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Manson Mesa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Page High Scho
Page High School
727 students
- Desert View El
Desert View Elementary Intermediate
529 students
- Page Middle Sc
Page Middle School
510 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary Primary
432 students
- This school 52
Manson Mesa High School
52 students
- Sage & Sand Ac 19
Sage & Sand Academy
19 students
What this shows Manson Mesa High School reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manson Mesa High School compares
Manson Mesa High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 49% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 6% in Arizona - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$12,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.2%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Manson Mesa High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Page Unified School District #8 (4196) reports $12,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manson Mesa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert View Elementary Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lake View Elementary Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Sage & Sand Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manson Mesa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar high schools in Page
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~52 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manson Mesa High School
How many students attend Manson Mesa High School?
Manson Mesa High School has 52 students enrolled. It is a high school in Page, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manson Mesa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manson Mesa High School is 8.7:1, which is 49% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 45% 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 Manson Mesa High School?
47.6% of students at Manson Mesa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manson Mesa High School?
The largest demographic group at Manson Mesa High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.2% of enrollment, in Page, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manson Mesa High School?
Manson Mesa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manson Mesa High School rank among high schools in Page?
By Resource Investment Index, Manson Mesa High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Page, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Page on the city page.
What other schools are in Page Unified School District #8 (4196)?
Besides Manson Mesa High School, Page Unified School District #8 (4196) also operates Page High School (727 students), Desert View Elementary Intermediate (529 students), and Page Middle School (510 students). See the Page Unified School District #8 (4196) district page for the complete list.