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Manhattan Virtual Academy

2100 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502Manhattan-Ogden →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
193
Students
Total enrolled
$20,005
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 39% vs nat'l
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 5% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 193 students in grades KG–12 in Manhattan, Kansas.
39% above average funding
District spends $20,005 per pupil, 39% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Manhattan Virtual Academy is a small other in Manhattan, Kansas, serving grades KG–12 with 193 students. The district invests $20,005 per student — 39% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 2% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Manhattan Virtual Academy

193
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
2%
Free Lunch
13
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution79 male · 114 female
41%
59%
Male 41%Female 59%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility2%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
72%
9%
10%
Asian3%
White72%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black4%
Multiracial10%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200918002150

Academic Outcomes at Manhattan Virtual Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 37th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66502

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,005Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,005
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,802
Student Support$3,801
Administration$2,401
Operations$3,001
Other$2,000
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,005 spent per student, an estimated $8,862 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
34%
State government
56.2%
Local (property tax)
34.4%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,005/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 2% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Frank V Bergman ElemTheo Roosevelt ElemMarlatt ElemAmanda Arnold Elem
+6 more
↓
Middle
Susan B Anthony Middle SchoolDwight D Eisenhower Middle School
↓
High School
Manhattan High School West/East Campus
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyRiley County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictManhattan-Ogden →
Phone: (785)587-2100
NCES ID: 200918002150
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Manhattan seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Manhattan-Ogden
High
Manhattan High School West/East Campus
1,954 students · 09–12
● 42 opp35% FRL
Mid
Susan B Anthony Middle School
747 students · 06–08
● 42 opp31% FRL
Mid
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
740 students · 06–08
● 42 opp46% FRL
Elem
Frank V Bergman Elem
536 students · PK–05
● 52 opp40% FRL
Elem
Theo Roosevelt Elem
449 students · PK–05
● 42 opp41% FRL
Elem
Marlatt Elem
447 students · KG–05
● 42 opp23% FRL
Elem
Amanda Arnold Elem
439 students · KG–05
● 52 opp24% FRL
Elem
Northview Elem
376 students · KG–05
● 42 opp67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2100 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.