Serving 110 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manzanola Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Manzanola Junior-senior High School's student population of 110 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manzanola Junior-senior 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 Manzanola Junior-senior High School is 0.58, 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
#1444 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
50%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
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 #1444 out of 1,779 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
110 students attend Manzanola Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Manzanola Junior-senior High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manzanola Junior-senior High School?
Manzanola Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than 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
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 School District.
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