Manhattan Virtual Academy in Manhattan, Kansas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Manhattan Virtual Academy is an urban public school in Manhattan, Kansas that is part of Manhattan-ogden Unif SD 383. It serves 159 students in grades 6 - 12. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 12

159 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2100 Poyntz Ave

Manhattan, KS 66502 View local requests

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Mrs. Meyer-Gambrel (Mrs. M-G)

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Manhattan Virtual Academy Demographics

40%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

11%

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 Virtual Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 27, 2025

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