Dsst: Cole High School vs. Manual High School
Should I attend Dsst: Cole High School or Manual High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Dsst: Cole High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Manual High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Overview
Serving 357 students in grades 9-12, Dsst: Cole High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 313 students in grades 9-12, Manual 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 ≤10% (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 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
357 students
313 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#825 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1493 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
97
111
Grade 10 Students
89
73
Grade 11 Students
94
66
Grade 12 Students
77
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
84%
56%
% Black
11%
33%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%