For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,290 students in 81001, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 81001, CO are East High School and 70 Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81001 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81001, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81001 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81001, CO Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9 Mac Neil Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7222
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
70 Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Lane 28
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Gr: K-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
81001, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2717 East 8th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 67%
925 N. Glendale Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Futures Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
2300 East 10th
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 81001, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 81001, CO include East High School and 70 Online.
How many public high schools are located in 81001?
2 public high schools are located in 81001.
What is the racial composition of students in 81001?
81001 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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