Serving 313 students in grades 9-12, Manual 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manual High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Manual High School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Manual High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manual High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
56%
35%
Black
33%
4%
White
5%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manual High School's ranking?
Manual High School is ranked #1493 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manual High School?
The graduation rate of Manual High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Manual High School?
313 students attend Manual High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Manual High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manual High School?
Manual High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Manual High School offer ?
Manual High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Manual High School part of?
Manual High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Manual High School located?
Manual High School is located in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Whittier.
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