Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Mancos High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mancos High School serves the entire district of Mancos, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 355.9 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 20 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mancos High School's student population of 142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mancos High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mancos High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
76%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bluejays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mancos High School's ranking?
Mancos High School is ranked #916 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mancos High School often compared to?
Mancos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montezuma-cortez High School, Dolores High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 82%.
How many students attend Mancos High School?
142 students attend Mancos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mancos High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mancos High School?
Mancos High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mancos High School part of?
Mancos High School is part of Mancos School District Re-6.
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