WHITTIER · NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL · GRADES 6–12
Manual High School
1700 East 28 Th Avenue · Denver, CO
- students
- 351
- teacher : student
- 15:1
- per pupil
- 21,803
- Walk Score
- 87
Performance rating
Improvement Plan · 2026*
Source
Source: Colorado School Performance Framework
2026
Improvement Plan
We don't compute composite scores.
Colorado rates schools on a four-step scale.
Chapter 1 of 6
At a glance
Performance rating · 2019–2026
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
2026*
No ratings issued (COVID-19): 2020–2021 · *preliminary · Source: Colorado School Performance Framework
About the School
Schools provided these descriptions and may update them from year to year. Please contact the school directly for the most current information.
At Manual High School, we believe our students are capable of achieving at the highest levels. We challenge, nurture and support all of our students, who work with highly trained teachers in an innovative, technology-rich environment. Manual students develop an unshakable mindset of achievement that includes high expectations, resiliency and the ability to think critically and deeply. At Manual, students can participate in Concurrent Enrollment courses, engage in the school's Medical Pathway, work towards real-world certificates in Medical Pathway and Computer Engineering all while working with the city's best teaching staff. Manual is proud of its innovation lab, a state of the art Library, its advanced recording studio and it responsive curriculum that centers the identities of our students. All of this happens in a personalized, close and safe community learners. Manual is a place where students can do big things in a small school.
From Denver Public Schools school-provided data
School Details
- Grades Served
- 6-12
- Monday - Friday
- 8:25am-3:30pm
- Total Enrollment
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351
Source
Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Total enrollment represents the number of PK-12 students present in October 2025. These numbers may have changed as students move in and out of the district.
We don't compute composite scores.
- Teacher-to-Student Ratio
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15:1
Source
Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Teacher-to-Student ratio shows the number of teaching staff to the number of students. Teachers may include classroom teachers, enrichment / specials teachers, special educators, and other members of instructional staff. This is not representative of class size.
We don't compute composite scores.
- Uniforms
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Not Required
Source
Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Uniform requirements and guidelines may change from year to year and differ from school to school. Schools that do not require uniforms will still adhere to dress code policies. Please confirm uniform and dress code requirements with the school.
We don't compute composite scores.
- Transportation
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District Transportation Available
Source
Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Transportation options may change from year to year and based on staffing issues. Students with special needs may receive transporation services based on their assigned program and/or Individualized Education Plan. Students may also be eligible for free or reduced cost bus passes through RTD. Please confirm transportation options with the school.
We don't compute composite scores.
- Per Pupil Expenditure
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21,803
Source
Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Per pupil expenditure is the average amount of money spent on each student. This includes costs for staff, building and maintenance, supplies, and other small and large scale expenses necessary to operate a school.
We don't compute composite scores.
School day · Mon–Fri
89.7%
Students feel a sense of belonging
Chapter 2 of 6
Who goes here
Student Demographics
This data is based on the October 2025 enrollment counts.
Student Special Populations
This data represents the student population as of October 2025. This information may have changed since that time.
Teacher Demographics
This data represents the self-identified racial background of the teaching staff at the school as of October 2024.
Teacher Demographics ▸
Average Years of Teacher Experience
- Average Years of Experience for Teachers
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8.42
Source
Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Average years of teacher experience were provided by Denver Public Schools in October 2024. Schools with NA do not have data available. Please contact the school directly for more information.
We don't compute composite scores.
Student Survey Results
The student survey, known as Your Voice / Tu Voz was completed with students in Spring of 2025. These data were obtained by a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request to Denver Public Schools (DPS). Questions were sorted into topic areas based on prior DPS reports and the results we report reflect the percent of all responses that were in the top two most positive categories for each question, such as "strongly agree" and "agree". Parent results are only presented where at least 30 responses were available. Student results are only presented where at least 30 responses were available or the approximated response rate for the school was 50% or greater.
Students feel a sense of belonging
89.7%
Students feel engaged in learning and activities
72.4%
Students feel safe and healthy
90.2%
Students feel they have choice and agency
83.1%
Parent Survey Results
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
This data represents the total number of disciplinary actions in the 2024-2025 school year divided by the total population of students in the same year. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.
All Students
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
American Indian or Alaska Native
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Asian
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Black or African American
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Hispanic or Latino
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Two or More Races
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
White
In School Suspensions
Out of School Suspensions
Referrals to Law Enforcement
Chapter 3 of 6
How students perform
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in ELA
The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Students who met expectations are considered academically prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area, while students who exceeded expectations are considered academically well prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time.
Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.
From Denver Public Schools school-provided data
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Students who met expectations are considered academically prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area, while students who exceeded expectations are considered academically well prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time.
Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.
From Denver Public Schools school-provided data
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Median Growth Percentile demonstrates this groups progress relative to the current tested student population in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.
Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.
From Denver Public Schools school-provided data
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Median Growth Percentile demonstrates this groups progress relative to the current tested student population in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.
Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.
From Denver Public Schools school-provided data
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Students who meet or exceed benchmarks are considered to have a 75% chance of earning at least a C in an entry-level credit-bearing college course. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 34.6 | 22.2 | −12.4 |
| Black or African American | 33.3 | – | – |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.6 | 20.6 | −5.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 31.9 | – | – |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 38.2 | – | – |
– · not reported by the state for that year
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Students who meet or exceed benchmarks are considered to have a 75% chance of earning at least a C in an entry-level credit-bearing college course. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 7.3 | 5.6 | −1.7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5 | – | – |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 6.4 | – | – |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 8.6 | – | – |
– · not reported by the state for that year
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Median Growth provides information on how students performed compared to other students with the same initial test score in that content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 33.5 | 43.5 | +10.0 |
| Black or African American | 33.0 | 36.0 | +3.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.0 | 55.0 | +24.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 31.0 | 42.5 | +11.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 46.0 | – | – |
– · not reported by the state for that year
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Median Growth provides information on how students performed compared to other students with the same initial test score in that content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 46.5 | 48.5 | +2.0 |
| Black or African American | 54.0 | 42.0 | −12.0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.0 | 45.0 | +7.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 45.5 | 47.0 | +1.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 52.0 | 57.5 | +5.5 |
4-Year Graduation Rate
The 4-Year Graduation Rate shows the percentage of students who graduated from high school within a tradition 4-year period. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time. Values of 98 could be between 98 and 100 and values of 2 could be between 0 and 2.
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| 2024 | 2025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 75.9 | 78.3 | +2.4 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Asian | 2.0 | 98.0 | +96.0 |
| Black or African American | 80.8 | 96.0 | +15.2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73.2 | 70.9 | −2.3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Two or More Races | 85.7 | 66.7 | −19.0 |
| White | 98.0 | 80.0 | −18.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 75.7 | 77.1 | +1.4 |
Chapter 4 of 6
What is offered
Schools provided this information and may update it from year to year. Please contact the school to confirm programs of interest.
Academic Offerings
- Academic Club or Competition
- Ceramics
- Choir
- Digital Media Arts
- Drama
- Drawing
- Expeditionary Learning
- Fine Arts
- Gifted and Talented Supports
- Honors Courses
- Spanish
- Theatrical Design
- Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Baseball (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Cross Country (Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls)
- Dance Production
- Flag Football (Co-ed)
- Football (Boys)
- Futures Football
- Futures Volleyball
- Gardening
- Highly Gifted and Talented
- Lifetime Activities
- Music
- Musical Theatre
- Physical Education (PE)
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Spirit (Co-ed)
- Sports Clubs
- Student Leadership
- Swimming (Boys)
- Swimming (Girls)
- Volleyball (Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Student Services & Supports
- After-School Programs
- Before-School Programs
- Breakfast
- Community Resources
- Lunch
- School-Based Health Centers
Special Education
- Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program (MI)
Multi-Lingual Learners
- Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Chapter 5 of 6
Improvement planning & attendance
Unified Improvement Plan: Priority Performance Challenges
Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education, and/or to be successful in the workforce, earning a living wage immediately upon graduation. The School Finder only contains one portion of the UIP, each school's Priority Performance Challenges. To access any school's complete UIP, you can visit: School and District UIPs
Priority Performance Challenges
- Low Attendance Rates and High Chronic Absenteeism
- Low Graduation Rate
- Low Achievement on CoSAT EBRW and Math
From Denver Public Schools school-provided data
Absenteeism
This data shows three attendance measures. Average Daily Attendance is the percentage of possible student days that students attended. Chronic Absenteeism is the percentage of students who were absent 10 percent or more of the days enrolled during the school year; this includes all absences, whether unexcused, excused, or due to suspension. Truancy Rate is the percentage of possible student days that were unexcused absences. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.
Average Daily Attendance
Chronic Absenteeism
Truancy Rate
Chapter 6 of 6
About this data
About the Data
This guide uses data from Denver Public Schools, the Colorado Department of Education, individual school websites, and Colorado Open Records Act requests. If you find any errors, please let us know. Keep in mind that corrections may be needed on other websites as well.
From Denver Public Schools school-provided data