Pueblo County High School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(719) 948-3352
Pueblo County High School serves 983 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 bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Pueblo County High School's student population of 983 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 983 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pueblo County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pueblo County High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #877 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 52% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pueblo County School District 70 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pueblo County High School is 70 Online (4.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Vineland Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Vineland Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pueblo Vineland Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 291 students10
0.6 miles
35777 Iris Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3331 0.6 PK-5 291 - Pueblo Vineland Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 334 students10
0.6 miles
1132 Lane 36
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3336 0.6 6-8 334 - Pueblo North Mesa Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 493 students10
2.6 miles
28881 Gale Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3303 2.6 PK-5 493 - Pueblo 70 Online Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 153 students10
4.3 miles
24951 East Hwy50
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 295-6518 4.3 K-12 153 - Pueblo Pleasant View Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 373 students10
4.4 miles
23600 Everett Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 542-7813 4.4 6-8 373
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