Student Body
The racial make-up of the school is mostly Latinos and African-Americans and the neighborhood surrounding the school reflects the same make-up.
During the 2004–2005 school year, MAHS had 3,766 students, including:
- 3,054 Hispanics (81.1%)
- 701 African-Americans (18.6%)
- 5 White Americans (1%)
- 4 Asian Americans (1%)
- 2 Native Americans (1%)
As of 2010, the dropout rate at Manual Arts was 68%.
With more than 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch provided by the Los Angeles Unified School district some students have noted that sometimes meals are not heated properly.
The school also maintains a store where students may purchase snacks.
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