Manitou Springs High School serves 465 students in grades 9-12.
Manitou Springs High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manitou Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Manitou Springs High School's student population of 465 students has declined by 8% 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
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manitou Springs High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Manitou Springs High School is 0.37, 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
#100 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
78%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Manitou Springs High School's ranking?
Manitou Springs High School is ranked #100 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manitou Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Manitou Springs High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Manitou Springs High School?
465 students attend Manitou Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Manitou Springs High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manitou Springs High School?
Manitou Springs High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Manitou Springs High School offer ?
Manitou Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Manitou Springs High School part of?
Manitou Springs High School is part of Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El.
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