Pueblo County High School serves 1,181 students in grades 9-12.
Pueblo County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pueblo County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pueblo County High School's student population of 1,181 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pueblo County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pueblo County High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
53%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pueblo County High School's ranking?
Pueblo County High School is ranked #675 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pueblo County High School often compared to?
Pueblo County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pueblo West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pueblo County High School?
The graduation rate of Pueblo County High School is 96%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pueblo County High School?
1,181 students attend Pueblo County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pueblo County High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pueblo County High School?
Pueblo County High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pueblo County High School offer ?
Pueblo County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pueblo County High School part of?
Pueblo County High School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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