Manitou Springs High School

Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El

401 EL MONTE PLACE
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO 80829

(719)685-2074

367 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Manitou Springs High School (MSHS), located in the scenic foothills of the Rocky Mountains, serves as a central hub for the small, tight-knit community of Manitou Springs, Colorado. The school is known for its "small-town" atmosphere, which fosters strong interpersonal relationships between students and faculty. MSHS places a high priority on a well-rounded educational experience, offering a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

The school is frequently recognized for its commitment to student character development and its inclusive culture, often emphasizing the "Manitou Way," which focuses on integrity, respect, and community involvement. Because of its location, the school often leverages its proximity to natural landmarks like Pikes Peak for outdoor education and environmental studies. Overall, Manitou Springs High School is characterized by its dedication to personalized learning and its effort to prepare students for post-secondary success within a supportive and historically rich environment.

367

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manitou Springs High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	39
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
289 (79.0%)
Hispanic
39 (10.7%)
Two or More
25 (6.8%)
Black
10 (2.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El
Phone:	(719)685-2074
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 114

Grade 10 84

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 87