About the Data
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9-12
Grades Served
362
Total Enrollment
16:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:45am - 3:00pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School
At Manual High School, we believe our students are capable of achieving at the highest levels. We challenge, nurture and support all of our students, who work with highly trained teachers in an innovative, technology-rich environment. Manual students develop an unshakable mindset of achievement that includes high expectations, resiliency and...
At Manual High School, we believe our students are capable of achieving at the highest levels. We challenge, nurture and support all of our students, who work with highly trained teachers in an innovative, technology-rich environment. Manual students develop an unshakable mindset of achievement that includes high expectations, resiliency and the ability to think critically and deeply.
Student Demographics
Asian
1.2%
Black or African American
35.3%
Hispanic or Latino
51.4%
White
5.9%
Other
6.2%
Teacher Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
25%
Hispanic or Latino
16.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
0%
White
58.3%
Withheld
0%
Student Special Populations
Economically Disadvantaged
83.9%
English Learners
19.2%
Special Education
23.2%
8.42
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 87.8 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 68.6 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 88.9 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 84.6 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 67.6 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 93.2 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 92.4 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 14.3 % | 27.6 % | +13.3 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | 25 % | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1 % | 23.3 % | +7.2 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 12.9 % | 23.8 % | +10.9 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 16 % | 37.5 % | +21.5 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 5.4 % | NA | NA |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | NA | NA | NA |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | NA | NA | NA |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 39 | 35 | -4.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | 39 | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 32 | -8.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 45 | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 37 | 32 | -5.0 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 28 | 37 | +9.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 39 | 29 | -10.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 40 | +9.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 30 | 37 | +7.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 28 | 37 | +9.0 |
4-Year Graduation Rate
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 73.44 % | 81.8 % | +8.4 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | 2 % | NA |
| Asian | NA | 2 % | NA |
| Black or African American | 73.08 % | 87 % | +13.9 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.59 % | 76.9 % | +6.3 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | 98 % | NA |
| Two or More Races | 100 % | 98 % | -2.0 % |
| White | 100 % | 98 % | -2.0 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 75.44 % | 82.1 % | +6.7 % |
Improvement Plan
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings
Academic Club or Competition
Art History
Audio Production
Choir
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Comprehensive Health
Drama
Drawing
Expeditionary Learning
Fine Arts
Gifted and Talented
Honors Courses
Pre-Collegiate Program
Project-Based Learning
Spanish
STEM
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered
ASCENT
Band
Career and Technical Education
Community Service Club or Organization
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Recovery Program
Cross Country (Boys)
Fitness
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Football (Boys)
Future Center
Futures Football
Golf (Boys)
Golf (Girls)
Internship Opportunities
Music
Photography
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Social Clubs
Softball (Girls)
Spirit (Co-ed)
String Orchestra
Student Leadership
Swimming (Boys)
Technology
Track and Field (Boys)
Track and Field (Girls)
Volleyball (Girls)
Student Services & Supports
Community Resources
School-Based Health Centers
Special Education
Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Intensive Autistic Center-Based Program
Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program
Multi-Lingual Learners
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Early Childhood
Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0 % | 24.6 % | 0.3 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 0 % | 8.4 % | 0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 % | 13.7 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Two or More Races | 0 % | 1.6 % | 0.3 % |
| White | 0 % | 0.9 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 80.9 % |
| Truancy Rate | 13.4 % |