- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manteca, CA
Manteca High
Federal NCES profile for Manteca High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062361003583
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manteca High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Manteca · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Manteca High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manteca High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Manteca, CA.
School address
District: Manteca Unified · California
NCES ID 062361003583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Manteca High held near 1,858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.5 → 95.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+47 students YoY 062361003583 · Manteca, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,907 enr · 21.4:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sierra High (1,670 students)
Manteca High held near 1,858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.5 → 95.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Manteca High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Manteca High
1,907 students
- Sierra High
Sierra High
1,670 students
- East Union Hig
East Union High
1,524 students
- Lathrop High
Lathrop High
1,486 students
- Veritas Elemen
Veritas Elementary
1,266 students
- Nile Garden El
Nile Garden Elementary
1,221 students
What this shows Manteca High reports 1,907 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manteca High compares
Manteca High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,907 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,907
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$14,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.4%
White 17.6%
Asian 11.1%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Manteca High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manteca Unified reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manteca High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Union High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lathrop High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veritas Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nile Garden Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manteca High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,524
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Manteca
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 (~1,907 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manteca High
How many students attend Manteca High?
Manteca High has 1,907 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manteca, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,811 (2022-23) → 1,858 (2023-24), nearly flat (+47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manteca High?
The student-teacher ratio at Manteca High is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher 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 Manteca High?
49.8% of students at Manteca High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manteca High?
The largest demographic group at Manteca High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Manteca, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manteca High?
Manteca High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Manteca High rank among high schools in Manteca?
By Resource Investment Index, Manteca High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Manteca, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Manteca on the city page.
What other schools are in Manteca Unified?
Besides Manteca High, Manteca Unified also operates Sierra High (1,670 students), East Union High (1,524 students), and Lathrop High (1,486 students). See the Manteca Unified district page for the complete list.