Manitou Springs High School
Tel:
(719)685-2074
- Manitou Springs High School serves 507 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 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Manitou Springs High School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Manitou Springs High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Manitou Springs High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #853 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 86% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manitou Springs No. 14 in the county of El School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, 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 | 351 students
0.0 miles
415 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719)685-2127 0.0 6-8 351 - Manitou Springs Manitou Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
0.7 miles
110 Pawnee Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719)685-2195 0.7 PK-5 469 - Colorado Springs Howbert Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 293 students
1.9 miles
1023 North 31st Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719)328-4200 1.9 PK-5 293 - Colorado Springs Mountain Song Community School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 342 students
1.9 miles
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719)645-8678 1.9 K-8 342 - Colorado Springs Midland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 204 students
2.5 miles
2110 West Broadway Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719)328-4500 2.5 K-5 204
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