Serving 469 students in grades 9-12, Paragon Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paragon Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Paragon Learning Center's student population of 469 students has grown by 426% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 137% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paragon Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paragon Learning Center is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1689 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
19%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paragon Learning Center's ranking?
Paragon Learning Center is ranked #1689 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paragon Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Paragon Learning Center is 40-44%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Paragon Learning Center?
469 students attend Paragon Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Paragon Learning Center students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paragon Learning Center?
Paragon Learning Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paragon Learning Center offer ?
Paragon Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paragon Learning Center part of?
Paragon Learning Center is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
In what neighborhood is Paragon Learning Center located?
Paragon Learning Center is located in the Beulah Heights neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Beulah Heights.
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