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Mancos High School

High School · Mancos School District Re-6 · Mancos, CO

A Mancos School District Re-6 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

355 WEST GRAND AVENUE, Mancos, CO 81328

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$13,572
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Students at Mancos High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 35 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 21 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mancos High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average496/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,986

Median home value

$409,700

Median rent

$1,068/mo

College educated

41%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mancos School District Re-6

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$13,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mancos High School is listed in Mancos School District Re-6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mancos High School

Mancos High School is a public high school in Mancos, CO, part of Mancos School District Re-6, serving approximately 154 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #907 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mancos High School

What grades does Mancos High School serve?

Mancos High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mancos High School?

Mancos High School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mancos High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mancos High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mancos High School rank in CO?

Mancos High School ranks #907 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Mancos High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mancos High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mancos High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mancos High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Mancos High School a charter school?

No, Mancos High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mancos High School a Title I school?

No, Mancos High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mancos High School?

48.7% of students at Mancos High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Montezuma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 81328)
4,159
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
57.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81328; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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