Paragon Learning Center

3000 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005
1/
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <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:

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Attribute

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.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1689 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
32%
15-19%
45%
(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
0.36
40-44%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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?
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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