Manila High School in Manila, AR, serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 493 students and a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, which remained stable in recent years.
The school's math proficiency is 40%, which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 40%.
Reading proficiency at Manila High School is 43%, higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 40%.
Science proficiency is 31%, which is lower than the state average of 36% and district average of 33%.
Graduation rates range from 90% to 94%, consistently higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%, placing the school in the top 20% statewide.
Minority enrollment is 3%, predominantly white students at 476 out of 493 total; enrollment increased slightly from 466 students in 2023 to 493 in recent years.
The school's overall ranking improved modestly from #598 in 2019 to #392 in 2023 among Arkansas public schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Manila High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Manila High School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
Manila High School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manila High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#392 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
97%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Manila High School's ranking?
Manila High School is ranked #392 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Manila High School often compared to?
Manila High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buffalo Island Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manila High School?
The graduation rate of Manila High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Manila High School?
493 students attend Manila High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Manila High School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manila High School?
Manila High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Manila High School offer ?
Manila High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manila High School part of?
Manila High School is part of Manila School District.
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