Manatee School for the Arts
#179 of 576 high schools in Florida
#5681 of 16,910 nationally
About Manatee School for the Arts
Manatee School for the Arts is a charter high located in Palmetto, in the Manatee school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,051 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 179th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,051.
There are 12 schools in Palmetto; Manatee School for the Arts ranks 4th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Manatee School for the Arts by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Manatee School for the Arts
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hola! Elementary @ Msa
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 0 m away
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Palmetto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students · 1.6 km away
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students · 2.3 km away
Manatee Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 2.5 km away
Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start
Bradenton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
16 students · 2.7 km away
Blackburn Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students · 2.8 km away
Palmetto High School
Palmetto · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,185 students · 3.1 km away
Palmetto Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students · 3.4 km away
Palmetto Charter School
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
458 students · 3.5 km away
Team Success A School of Excellence
Bradenton · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,441 students · 3.5 km away
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2,168 students
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Coral Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,756 students
McKeel Academy of Technology
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 7–12
1,750 students
Mater Academy Charter High School
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1,611 students
Lake Wales Senior High School
Lake Wales · Charter high · Grades 9–12
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manatee School for the Arts a good school?
Manatee School for the Arts has a Success Index (US) of 60.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #179 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Manatee School for the Arts rank in Florida?
Manatee School for the Arts ranks #179 of 576 high schools in Florida and #5681 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Manatee School for the Arts?
Manatee School for the Arts had 2,051 students in 2025.
Is Manatee School for the Arts a elementary school or a high school?
Manatee School for the Arts is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Manatee School for the Arts?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Manatee School for the Arts; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.