Manatee High School proudly celebrated 456 graduates from the Class of 2026 on May 23, 2026, who have collectively earned more than $4.5 million in reported scholarships and grants so far.
Graduates are continuing their journeys at institutions including the University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Alabama, Arizona State University, University of Tampa, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida A&M University, State College of Florida, and Manatee Technical College. One graduate is even headed to the University of Copenhagen. Others are answering the call to serve in the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps.