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MANVEL H S

19601 HWY 6, MANVEL, TX 77578 · (281) 245-2232 · Brazoria County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,238 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,238
High
DISTRICT 1,370 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
145 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
1,144 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
573
Grade 10
578
Grade 11
605
Grade 12
482
Student demographics
White
2089%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
89540%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 54%
Black
92141%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 13%
Asian
1426%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 6%
Two+
603%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Native American
90%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,11450%
Female
1,12450%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
58.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +26.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
53.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +11.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
62.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
51.5%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+11.3pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,238
+412 (+23%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 13.4:1
% White
9%
was 24%
% Hispanic
40%
was 39%
% Black
41%
was 30%
% Asian
6%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MANVEL H S

MANVEL H S is one of the expansive high schools in MANVEL, Texas, part of ALVIN ISD, with 2,238 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 181% larger than the state mean of about 796.

ALVIN ISD comprises 37 schools with combined enrollment of 30,038 students; MANVEL H S is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, MANVEL H S lists that 41% of students identify as Black, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 40% Hispanic, 9% White, 6% Asian, 3% multiracial. That is visibly more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 16%.

Looking at school resources, MANVEL H S shows 145 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.4:1. The state averages about 15.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 51% of students at MANVEL H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

With demographic context factored in, MANVEL H S tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 51.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 62.9%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Brazoria County put median household earnings sit near $97,993, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. In all, Brazoria County runs 115 public schools (combined enrollment of about 75,767 students), of which MANVEL H S is one.

Nearest neighbor: MANVEL J H, around 0.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), MANVEL H S ranks 1st on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 48.0%.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 23%: 1,826 students in 2018 compared to 2,238 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 24% to 9%. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 13.4:1 in 2018 to 15.4:1 today.

On allk12, the feed for MANVEL H S typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Brazoria County at a glance

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Population
391,255
Census ACS
Median income
$97,993
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
115
75,767 students

Quick facts

School name
MANVEL H S
District
ALVIN ISD
Address
19601 HWY 6, MANVEL, TX 77578
Phone
(281) 245-2232
County
Brazoria County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,238
Teachers (FTE)
145
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
1,144 (51%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
480809010456
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in ALVIN ISD
Other schools in MANVEL
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Frequently asked questions

About MANVEL H S
What is the total enrollment at MANVEL H S?
MANVEL H S enrolls approximately 2,238 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does MANVEL H S serve?
MANVEL H S serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at MANVEL H S?
Approximately 15.4:1 students per teacher at MANVEL H S.
How diverse is MANVEL H S?
MANVEL H S reports a student body of 9% White, 40% Hispanic, 41% Black, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees MANVEL H S?
MANVEL H S is overseen by ALVIN ISD in Brazoria County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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