Manitou Springs High School
Tel:
(719) 685-2074
Manitou Springs High School serves 448 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Manitou Springs High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Manitou Springs High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Manitou Springs High School's student population of 448 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 448 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Manitou Springs High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Manitou Springs High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #330 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 87% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Manitou Springs High School is Coronado High School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Manitou Springs Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Manitou Springs Manitou Springs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 358 students
0.0 miles
415 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127 0.0 6-8 358 - Manitou Springs Manitou Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 443 students
0.7 miles
110 Pawnee Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195 0.7 PK-5 443 - Colorado Springs Howbert Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 285 students
1.9 miles
1023 North 31st Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4200 1.9 PK-5 285 - Colorado Springs Mountain Song Community School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 330 students
1.9 miles
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 645-8678 1.9 K-8 330 - Colorado Springs Midland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 190 students
2.5 miles
2110 West Broadway Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4500 2.5 K-5 190
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