Serving 1,811 students in grades 9-12, Manteca High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,811 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manteca High School's student population of 1,811 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,811 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Manteca High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manteca High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7400 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
63%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manteca High School's ranking?
Manteca High School is ranked #7400 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Manteca High School often compared to?
Manteca High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manteca High School?
The graduation rate of Manteca High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Manteca High School?
1,811 students attend Manteca High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Manteca High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manteca High School?
Manteca High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Manteca High School offer ?
Manteca High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Manteca High School part of?
Manteca High School is part of Manteca Unified School District.
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