3509 1st St E
Bradenton, FL 34205

Deans and half of the teachers will most definitely be Targeting specific kids who are struggling and mostly never hear or negotiate about their storyOverall manatee high school itself is good but the deans and half of the teachers (they are rare good/understanding teacher) need too stop being biased on studentsP.s. my little brother was done wrong and almost a mental breakdown/his breaking point Also, another p.s. (manatee charges money too high)

I just wanted to take a moment to express how truly grateful I am for Mrs. Marello and Mrs. Kelly. They are both such a valuable part of the school, and their kindness, patience, and dedication do not go unnoticed.Mrs. Marello has created such a positive and caring environment for her students. As a parent, it means so much to know my son is with a teacher who continues to support and encourage him unconditionally, even on the occasional bad day. No child is perfect every single day, but what matters most is having a teacher who sees the good in them, helps guide them, and never gives up on them. Allen has had far more good days than bad ones this school year, and I truly believe that is because of the patience, empathy, and encouragement she gives her students daily.She teaches with understanding instead of simply punishment, and that makes such a difference in a child’s confidence and growth. You can tell she genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed not only academically, but emotionally as well.Mrs. Kelly in the front office is also absolutely wonderful. She is always kind, welcoming, and helpful. Having someone with such warmth and professionalism at the front office of the school creates such a positive atmosphere for both parents and students.Thank you everyone for everything you do for these children and for making families feel supported and cared for. Teachers and staff like you are truly what make a school special.

The overall environment at KMA was very negative for me. Many students—and even some teachers—were rude and disrespectful. I was bullied constantly in 6th grade last year, and nothing meaningful was done to stop it. Thankfully, I was able to transfer schools this year because the bullying became too much to handle.Teachers often gave out referrals without clear or fair explanations, and their reasoning didn’t always make sense. It felt like they didn’t take the time to understand situations properly. The school is made to sound nice, friendly, and well-run, but from my experience, that’s far from the truth. I would not recommend sending your child here.