For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,565 students in 81004, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 81004, CO are Central High School and Academy Of Las Animas Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81004 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81004, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81004 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81004, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
216 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7300
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Las Animas Online School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Lake Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Gr: 6-12 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
81004, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
736 West Evans Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7520
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7520
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Community Transition House High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1512 Pine St
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 564-7604
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 564-7604
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Keating Continuing Education (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
215 East Orman
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7371
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7371
Gr: 3-12 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 81004, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81004, CO include Central High School and Academy Of Las Animas Online School.
How many public high schools are located in 81004?
2 public high schools are located in 81004.
What is the racial composition of students in 81004?
81004 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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