Manhattan Virtual Academy

Manhattan Virtual Academy is one of the modestly sized K-12 campuss in Manhattan, Kansas, run under Manhattan-Ogden, with 153 students on its rolls from grades K through 12. That puts it 57% leaner than the typical public school in Kansas, which averages around 353 students.

Manhattan-Ogden comprises 14 schools with combined enrollment of 7,204 students; Manhattan Virtual Academy is among them.

Demographically, Manhattan Virtual Academy lists that White students make up the majority at 76%. Beyond that, the school lists 14% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. Compared to Riley County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Manhattan Virtual Academy has 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.5:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 49.0:1 average.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Riley County put median household earnings sit near $61,098, roughly 49% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Riley County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,145 students), of which Manhattan Virtual Academy is one.

The closest other public school is Manhattan High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an inner-city area. Manhattan Virtual Academy delivers learning online rather than in a traditional classroom setting.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Manhattan Virtual Academy typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.