Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Manhattan Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manhattan Virtual Academy's student population of 193 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Manhattan Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manhattan Virtual Academy is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
4%
7%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manhattan Virtual Academy's ranking?
Manhattan Virtual Academy is ranked #664 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manhattan Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Manhattan Virtual Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Manhattan Virtual Academy?
193 students attend Manhattan Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Manhattan Virtual Academy students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manhattan Virtual Academy?
Manhattan Virtual Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Manhattan Virtual Academy offer ?
Manhattan Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Manhattan Virtual Academy part of?
Manhattan Virtual Academy is part of Manhattan-Ogden School District.
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