Serving 103 students in grades 6-12, Manzanola Junior-senior 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manzanola Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Manzanola, CO, covering approximately 95 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 14.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manzanola Junior-senior High School's student population of 103 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Manzanola School District strives to provide a safe environment, meaningful opportunities and innovative educational programs for all students so that they reach their learning potential, including that they meet or exceed state and district content stand
School Rankings
Manzanola Junior-senior 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 Manzanola Junior-senior High School is 0.56, 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
#1564 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
51%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
43%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manzanola Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Manzanola Junior-senior High School is ranked #1564 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Manzanola Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Manzanola Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fowler High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manzanola Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Manzanola Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Manzanola Junior-senior High School?
103 students attend Manzanola Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Manzanola Junior-senior High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% 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 Manzanola Junior-senior High School?
Manzanola Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Manzanola Junior-senior High School offer ?
Manzanola Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manzanola Junior-senior High School part of?
Manzanola Junior-senior High School is part of Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A.
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