- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manteo, NC
Manteo High School
Federal NCES profile for Manteo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370111000457
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manteo High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Manteo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Manteo High School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manteo High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manteo, NC.
School address
District: Dare County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370111000457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Manteo High School shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 38.5 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 370111000457 · Manteo, NC High · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 13.9:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: First Flight High School (874 students)
Manteo High School shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 38.5 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Manteo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- First Flight H
First Flight High School
874 students
- Manteo Element
Manteo Elementary School
636 students
- First Flight M
First Flight Middle School
604 students
- This school
Manteo High School
528 students
- Kitty Hawk Ele
Kitty Hawk Elementary School
487 students
- Nags Head Elem
Nags Head Elementary School
484 students
What this shows Manteo High School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manteo High School compares
Manteo High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$13,996
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Manteo High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dare County Schools reports $13,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manteo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Flight High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manteo Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Flight Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nags Head Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manteo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manteo High School
How many students attend Manteo High School?
Manteo High School has 528 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manteo, NC. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manteo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manteo High School is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Manteo High School?
36.7% of students at Manteo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manteo High School?
The largest demographic group at Manteo High School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Manteo, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manteo High School?
Manteo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Manteo High School rank among public schools in Manteo?
By Resource Investment Index, Manteo High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manteo, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dare County Schools?
Besides Manteo High School, Dare County Schools also operates First Flight High School (874 students), Manteo Elementary School (636 students), and First Flight Middle School (604 students). See the Dare County Schools district page for the complete list.