Enrollment
528
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370111000457
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Manteo · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manteo High School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manteo High School
Manteo High School is a mid-sized high school in Manteo, North Carolina, enrolling 528 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 528 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 359 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #221.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dare County Schools also operates First Flight High School (874 students) and Manteo Elementary School (636 students) alongside Manteo High School.
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 Manteo High School compares
Manteo High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,375
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dare County Schools, which includes Manteo High School.
$13,375
Per student
+11%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 51.5%
Federal 12.4%
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 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
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Manteo on the city page.
Is Manteo High School a good school?
Manteo High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 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.
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