Leadership Academy At Manual (Closed 2007)

1700 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
Leadership Academy At Manual serves 246 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
37%
Black
31%
5%
White
3%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
97%
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Leadership Academy At Manual?
246 students attend Leadership Academy At Manual.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Leadership Academy At Manual students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leadership Academy At Manual?
Leadership Academy At Manual has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Leadership Academy At Manual offer ?
Leadership Academy At Manual offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leadership Academy At Manual part of?
Leadership Academy At Manual is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.

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