Manual High School is one of Denver’s most historic and celebrated schools, founded in 1892 and recognized for a long tradition of academic excellence, community leadership, and distinguished alumni. Throughout its history, Manual has been a trailblazer, including being one of the first schools in Denver to educate both women and African American students. Today, the school offers students exceptional opportunities through rigorous academics, college-credit programs, career and technical education pathways such as biomedical sciences, and a supportive, technology-rich learning environment. Manual’s students are graduating with college credits, earning associate degrees, and achieving impressive college acceptance outcomes that reflect the school’s commitment to student success. Building on its proud legacy, Manual is experiencing a powerful renaissance marked by rising academic performance, stronger graduation rates, renewed community investment, and a shared belief that the Thunderbolts are reclaiming their place as one of Denver’s great public schools.