Manatee School for the Arts

Manatee School for the Arts

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
700 Haben Blvd,  Palmetto, FL
3.8
3.0
2,001 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. William Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
530
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
69%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
27%
State Average
20%
Science
19%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
379:1

Student Diversity

Female
63%
Male
37%
Hispanic
41.3%
White
40.8%
Black
10.5%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#16 Best HS for the Arts in Florida
#54 Best Charter HS in Florida
#83 Best Charter MS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Florida 250 Students
University of Central Florida 196 Students
Florida State University 191 Students
University of Florida 188 Students
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota 164 Students
University of Miami 110 Students
University of North Florida 91 Students
Florida International University 84 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University 84 Students
University of Tampa 74 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 71 Students
Biology 67 Students
Business 61 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Dance 33 Students
Film and Video Studies 27 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 25 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 254 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
5/13/2025
I've been here since 7th grade this is a great school for students who wanna try something new they have a program for everyone and even programs you can't find at normal public schools! And combined with the Cambridge AICE program and dual enrollment program students also have a chance to succeed academically possibly one of the best middle and highschool ever
3.0 Alum
9/20/2023
School has many great classes but the counselors do not help students as much as they should. My counselor never replied to numerous emails nor helped me with college choices.
3.0 Junior
6/2/2022
It's a very good school, however, they don't have the best student support.. but everything else is good, just sucks that there's no sports
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 34 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/8/2025
This is an absolutely wonderful school. I am so grateful that my daughter is able to attend. She was dealing with incredibly awful bullying at her previous school because she was artistic and has a learning disability. Her grades plummeted and she barely spoke for almost a year. It was incredibly di...
5.0 other
10/6/2024
I work at the school as a substitute teacher. As a retired teacher from the northeast I have been very impressed by the faculty. All the clubs etc. are advised by teachers for free. Teachers receive no extra money; they advise the clubs because they genuinely like the students. Also the students are...
1.0 parent
9/1/2023
Without my approval, my child was put into honors classes. Having disabilities, this never should have happened without my consent. It will cause more harmful stress. Does not matter what a test score says. You talk to a parent. In order to have schedule changed, my child will lose their art classes...
1.0 parent
12/26/2022
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Manatee School for the Arts is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 in Palmetto, FL, in the Ellenton neighborhood, and is served by the Manatee County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 2,001 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Manatee School for the Arts has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $430,625. Discover additional schools in the area, like Team Success A School Of Excellence, Hospital Homebound Instruction, Tabernacle Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Palmetto has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Manatee School for the Arts.

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