Manhattan High School in Manhattan, Montana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Manhattan High School is a rural public school in Manhattan, Montana that is part of Manhattan School District 3. It serves 241 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

241 Students

18 Teachers

416 N Broadway St

Manhattan, MT 59741 View local requests

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Manhattan High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Manhattan High School Demographics

34%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Manhattan High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 11, 2026

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