Excellent
#101 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 6% in state
Manitou Springs High School
High School · Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL · Manitou Springs, CO
A Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 EL MONTE PLACE, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Manitou Springs High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manitou Springs 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manitou Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,341
Median home value
$567,000
Median rent
$1,175/mo
College educated
53.1%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Coronado High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,317 | Compare → |
| Zebulon PikeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Cheyenne Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,268 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manitou Springs High School is listed in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manitou Springs High School
Manitou Springs High School is a public high school in Manitou Springs, CO, part of Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL, serving approximately 400 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manitou Springs High School
What grades does Manitou Springs High School serve?
Manitou Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Manitou Springs High School?
Manitou Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manitou Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manitou Springs High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manitou Springs High School rank in CO?
Manitou Springs High School ranks #101 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Manitou Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manitou Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Manitou Springs High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manitou Springs High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Manitou Springs High School a charter school?
No, Manitou Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manitou Springs High School a Title I school?
No, Manitou Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manitou Springs High School?
35.2% of students at Manitou Springs 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
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (719) 685-2074
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 80829)
- 5,574
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 80829; 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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