Manhattan Beach Unified School District

The Manhattan Beach Unified School District is located in Manhattan Beach, CA and includes 7 schools that serve 6,481 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Manhattan Beach Unified School District spends $8,973 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 29% on support services, and 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Manhattan Beach Unified School District has 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CA state average being 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Manhattan Beach Unified School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Manhattan Beach Unified School District, 9% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Manhattan Beach Unified School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.