Manitou Springs High School

401 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 400 students in grades 9-12, Manitou Springs High School ranks in the top 20% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Manitou Springs High School's student population of 400 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
400 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Manitou Springs High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manitou Springs High School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#304 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manitou Springs High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manitou Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manitou Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Manitou Springs High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Manitou Springs High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Manitou Springs High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manitou Springs High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Manitou Springs High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Manitou Springs High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Manitou Springs High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Manitou Springs High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Manitou Springs High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Manitou Springs High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manitou Springs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manitou Springs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #304 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manitou Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Manitou Springs High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Manitou Springs High School?
400 students attend Manitou Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Manitou Springs High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manitou Springs High School?
Manitou Springs High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Manitou Springs High School located?
Manitou Springs High School is located in the West Colorado Springs neighborhood of Manitou Springs, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in West Colorado Springs.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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