At a glance
Reported students
367
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
303
Manitou Springs High School: 367 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 464
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Manitou Springs High School
Manitou Springs High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Manitou Springs. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El. NCES reports 367 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Manitou Springs High School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.7%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black2.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Manitou Springs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
331 reported students
Manitou Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
275 reported students
Ute Pass Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
174 reported students
Public schools near Manitou Springs High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado High School High · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | 09–12 | 1,279 | 2.7 mi |
| Cheyenne Mountain High School High · Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E | 09–12 | 1,275 | 4.4 mi |
| Palmer High School High · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | 09–12 | 1,265 | 4.6 mi |
| Community Prep Charter School High · Charter · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | 09–12 | 158 | 4.7 mi |
| CIVA Charter Academy High · Charter · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | 09–12 | 174 | 5.1 mi |
| The Vanguard School (High) High · Charter · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | 09–12 | 303 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Manitou Springs High School
What grades does Manitou Springs High School serve?
Manitou Springs High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El.
How many students attend Manitou Springs High School?
Manitou Springs High School reported 367 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 464 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Manitou Springs High School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 367 students and 28.13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Manitou Springs High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Manitou Springs High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Manitou Springs High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Manitou Springs High School in?
Manitou Springs High School is part of Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El, based in Manitou Springs, CO, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Manitou Springs High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coronado High School (2.7 mi), Cheyenne Mountain High School (4.4 mi), Palmer High School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.