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Manzanola Junior-Senior High School

Public Grades 6-12

Summary

Manzanola Junior-Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the small town of Manzanola, Colorado, with a student population of 108. While the school is part of the Manzanola Joint District No. 3J, which is ranked 56 out of 116 districts in Colorado, Manzanola Junior-Senior High School itself has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator of Manzanola Junior-Senior High School is its more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (around 40-48%) and a lower percentage of White students (around 45-53%) compared to the nearby schools, such as Swink Junior-Senior High School, Crowley County Junior and Senior High School, Fowler High School, and Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School. However, Manzanola's test scores are significantly lower than the state and district averages across various assessments, with only 11.1% of Manzanola students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to 44.1% statewide.

Another notable characteristic of Manzanola Junior-Senior High School is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.37% to 80.73% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Manzanola has a higher student-teacher ratio (15.1 in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools, which have ratios ranging from 9.3 to 34.4. These factors, combined with the school's declining test scores and consistent ranking in the bottom half of Colorado high schools, suggest that Manzanola Junior-Senior High School may face unique challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, potentially requiring targeted interventions and support.

103

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,727

Per pupil spending ?

78.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 81058

(719) 462-5528

District: Manzanola Joint District No. 3J

Feeder schools for Manzanola Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Manzanola Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.5%

White:

42.7%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2005 → 48th in 2024

Strengths

✓87% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (82%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2005

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (24% vs 48% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (52% vs 28% Colorado)

!English Language Arts scores 34 pts below the Colorado average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school24%

District avg22%

Colorado avg48%

Not ranked this year

Manzanola Junior-Senior High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2010	23.7	332 of 409	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	19.7	320 of 377	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	11.3	328 of 362	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	26.6	286 of 360	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	19.1	298 of 346	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	5.7	324 of 340	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	44.0	183 of 349	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	35.0	250 of 369	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	15.6	277 of 334	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	18.4	274 of 337	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	34.1	210 of 301	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	20.9	242 of 298	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	43.6	165 of 280	41.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Reading and Writing50%-14 vs state

English Language Arts10%-34 vs state

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Schools Near Manzanola Junior-Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS English Language Arts (2025)				CMAS Math (2025)			CMAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Manzanola Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	32475 County Road 11.5	Manzanola	81058	Otero County	Manzanola Joint District No. 3J	No	No	No	No	(719) 462-5528	103	7	14.1	78.6%	44 (42.7%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (51.5%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)								(n/a)	50.0									10.5						$24,727
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 West Washington	Rocky Ford	81067	Otero County	Rocky Ford School District No. R2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 254-7431	271	24	11.1	77.5%	56 (20.7%)	2 (0.7%)	210 (77.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	38.3	206^th of 328 public high schools	37.2%		22.6	266^th of 349 public high schools	23.8%	60	54.0	30.0	68.0	35.0	59.0	19.0		40.0	35.9	38.4	25.4	28.2	26.5	23.1	18.2	$25,238
Fowler High School	Public	9-12	600 West Grant	Fowler	81039	Otero County	Fowler School District No. R4J	No	No	No	No	(719) 263-4279	101	12	8.5	46.5%	64 (63.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (33.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	49.4	154^th of 328 public high schools	53.0%		42.9	190^th of 349 public high schools	45.6%	36	62.0	27.0	74.0	36.0	50.0	38.0										$00
Crowley County Junior and Senior High School	Public	7-12	602 Main St	Ordway	81063	Crowley County	Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 267-3582	156	7	22.2	51.9%	81 (51.9%)	3 (1.9%)	67 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	19.5	270^th of 328 public high schools	17.7%					(n/a)					50.0	10.0									12.5	$21,681
Swink Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	610 Columbia Street	Swink	81077	Otero County	Swink School District No. 33	No	No	No	No	(719) 384-8103	159	10	15.4	44.0%	123 (77.4%)	1 (0.6%)	31 (19.5%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64.4	115^th of 328 public high schools	64.9%		65.5	112^th of 349 public high schools	67.9%	3	70.0			43.0			47.8	42.9	47.1	45.6	35.7		26.5	64.7		$17,772

Frequently Asked Questions about Manzanola Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend Manzanola Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 103 students attended Manzanola Junior-Senior High School.

What district is Manzanola Junior-Senior High School in?

Manzanola Joint District No. 3J

What is the racial makeup of Manzanola Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Manzanola Junior-Senior High School are 51% Hispanic, 43% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Manzanola Junior-Senior High School?

Manzanola Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Manzanola Elementary School

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