Manhattan High School vs. Blue Valley High School
Should you attend Manhattan High School or Blue Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Blue Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 2,087 students in grades 9-12, Manhattan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Blue Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,087 students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#626 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#667 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
21-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
21-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
21-39%
Graduation Rate
83%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
537
20
Grade 10 Students
529
21
Grade 11 Students
507
13
Grade 12 Students
514
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
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% Hispanic
17%
3%
% Black
8%
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% White
61%
91%
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%