Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Mancos High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mancos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mancos High School's student population of 142 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mancos High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mancos High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
75%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mancos High School's ranking?
Mancos High School is ranked #761 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mancos High School often compared to?
Mancos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dolores Secondary School, Montezuma-cortez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mancos High School?
The graduation rate of Mancos High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mancos High School?
142 students attend Mancos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mancos High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mancos High School?
Mancos High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mancos High School offer ?
Mancos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mancos High School part of?
Mancos High School is part of Mancos School District Re-6.
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