Manual High School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

323 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Manual High School, located in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a historic institution with a legacy spanning over 125 years. Known as "The Home of the Thunderbolts," the school holds a deep significance within the Denver community, particularly as a centerpiece of African American history and civil rights advocacy in the city. Throughout its long tenure, Manual has undergone various academic restructuring efforts and remains a vital part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district, dedicated to serving a diverse student body with a commitment to preparing them for success in college and beyond.

Today, Manual High School focuses on fostering a personalized learning environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academics. The school integrates a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and community-based initiatives designed to empower students and nurture their unique talents. By prioritizing strong relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding Denver community, Manual strives to uphold its proud traditions while modernizing its educational approach to meet the needs of contemporary students in an evolving urban landscape.

323

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manual High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	166
Black	114
Asian	4
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
166 (51.4 %)
Black
114 (35.3 %)
White
19 (5.9 %)
Two or More
18 (5.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)423-6300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 102

Grade 10 98

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 59