Serving 156 students in grades 9-12, Mancos 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mancos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mancos High School's student population of 156 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mancos High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mancos High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mancos High School's ranking?
Mancos High School is ranked #1111 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mancos High School often compared to?
Mancos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montezuma-cortez High School, Dolores Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mancos High School?
The graduation rate of Mancos High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mancos High School?
156 students attend Mancos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mancos High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mancos High School?
Mancos High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mancos High School offer ?
Mancos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mancos High School part of?
Mancos High School is part of Mancos School District Re-6.
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