Mancos High School

Mancos School District Re-6
355 WEST GRAND AVENUE
MANCOS, CO 81328
156 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mancos High School, located in the small town of Mancos, Colorado, serves as the heart of the Mancos School District RE-6. Nestled in the southwestern corner of the state near the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park, the school fosters a tight-knit, community-focused educational environment. Because of its rural setting, the school prides itself on a culture where students receive individualized attention, and staff can cultivate strong, long-lasting relationships with the families they serve.

Academically and extracurricularly, Mancos High School emphasizes a well-rounded experience that balances traditional core curriculum with opportunities for personal growth. The school is known for its strong school spirit, often rallying behind its athletic teams (the Blue Jays) and participating in regional academic and vocational competitions. By leveraging its unique location and small class sizes, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, trade schools, or the regional workforce, all while instilling a deep appreciation for their local community.
156
Total Students
8.1
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    116 (74.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (12.8 %)
  • American Indian
    13 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Mancos School District Re-6
Phone: (970)533-7746
Website: http://www.mancosre6.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 51
Grade 10 35
Grade 11 40
Grade 12 30
Gender Ratio