Serving 369 students in grades 9-12, Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)10-14%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
17%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)75-79%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 76%.
How many students attend Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School?
369 students attend Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School?
Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School offer ?
Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School part of?
Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
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