Manitou Springs High School
Public school in Manitou Springs 14, grades 9 to 12. 401 El Monte Place, Manitou Springs.
Contact
- Phone
- (719) 685-2074
Questions about enrolling?
The Manitou Springs 14 enrollment office handles this.
- Phone
- (719) 685-2024
- Enrollment page
- mssd14.org (opens in a new tab)
Where this comes from
- Phone, website, address: from the school’s own website where we could check it, otherwise the Colorado Department of Education school directory.
- Enrollment phone: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Enrollment page: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
Everything else, in six parts
Open any part. Each number shows its source and year.
Academics
91 in 100 students graduate in 4 years; average SAT 999.
Students who graduate in 4 years
91%
Near the middle of the 54 area schools that report it (middle value 86.3%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT score (11th graders)
999 out of 1600
Near the middle of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 981).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT reading and writing score
518 out of 800
Near the middle of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 511.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT math score
481 out of 800
Near the middle of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 471.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
State rating
Performance Plan
Colorado rates every school each year from test results, growth and graduation. From highest to lowest: Performance, Improvement, Priority Improvement, Turnaround. Alternative schools get an AEC version.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students who left school that year without finishing
0.9%
Lower than most of the 36 area schools that report it (middle value 2.4%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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Students per teacher
About 14 students per teacher
Fewer than most of the 65 area schools that report it (middle value 15.9).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Programs
AP and college classes. 4 career pathways.
Special programs
- AP
- Concurrent Enrollment
- CTE
- Hybrid Learning
- Work-Based Learning
AP (Advanced Placement) classes are college-level, with an exam in May.
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
AP courses offered
14 courses
More than most of the 37 area schools that report it (middle value 9).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
College classes in high school
Yes
Students can take college classes for credit while still in high school. Colorado calls this concurrent enrollment.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Career pathways
Construction Trades, Computer Science, Graphic Design, and Metalsmithing & Jewelry
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Also available through the district
- Automotive
- Diesel Technology
- Broadcasting
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Cybersecurity
- Early Childhood Education
- EMT
Show all 13 career pathways through the district
- Fire Science
- Medical Office
- Veterinary Assistant
- Welding
- Zookeeping
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
World languages
Spanish and French
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Sports and clubs
14 teams and 15 clubs and activities listed.
Sports teams
- Golf (Boys)
- Soccer (Boys)
- Cross Country
- Football
- Volleyball
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Spirit (Cheer)
Show all 14 sports teams
- Swimming & Diving (Girls)
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Golf (Girls)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Track & Field
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Clubs and activities
- Robotics (FIRST)
- Band
- Choir
- Theater
- Key Club
- Knowledge Bowl
- SkillsUSA
- Student Council
Show all 15 clubs and activities
- Environmental Club
- FCA
- Gaming Club
- GSA
- Mountain Biking
- Performing Arts Club
- National Honor Society
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Getting in
Public school in Manitou Springs 14. Boundary or open enrollment.
When to apply
Manitou Springs High School uses Manitou Springs School District 14’s dates.
Choice applications open Last year
From last year. Check for this year’s dates.
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), Application Process. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Choice applications open 2027-28
Usually Jan. 1 of the year the student starts
Please confirm this date with the source.
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), Application Process. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Waitlist reviewed each notification window Every year
Rolling through spring and summer
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), Application Process. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Kind of school
Public school
Manitou Springs 14, grades 9-12
How students get in
Boundary or open enrollment
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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What to know about applying
Manitou Springs High is the only high school in D14, so every student who lives in the district is assigned here. Students from outside D14 fill out an online choice application and are accepted on a rolling basis if there is space, or else placed on a waitlist.
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Where to apply or enroll
Open the page on mssd14.org (opens in a new tab)
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Yearly tuition
Free
Colorado public and charter schools do not charge tuition.
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Getting there
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Address
401 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
School hours
8:05 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Bus and transportation
District buses run routes to the high school from Manitou, Ute Pass/Crystola, Cascade, Crystal Park and Cedar Heights, and riders scan a free bus card.
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Uniform or dress code required
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Support and culture
About 358 students. Support services listed below.
How many students
358 students
Near the middle of the 72 area schools that report it (middle value 461.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students from lower-income families
36.9% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
Students whose families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This describes family income, not school quality; lower test scores often reflect it.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students per counselor
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Special education, IEP and 504 services
The district says all its schools offer special education; the high school offers transition courses for students on IEPs.
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Gifted and talented services
The district provides a K-12 continuum of gifted and talented programs and services.
Source: Manitou Springs School District 14 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Help for students learning English
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What families say
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