Serving 1,194 students in grades 9-12, Pueblo County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pueblo County High School's student population of 1,194 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pueblo County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pueblo County High School is 0.55, 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
#609 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Pueblo County High School's ranking?
Pueblo County High School is ranked #609 out of 1,779 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pueblo County High School?
The graduation rate of Pueblo County High School is 91%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pueblo County High School?
1,194 students attend Pueblo County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pueblo County High School students are White, 43% 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 20:1, 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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