Pueblo County High School

1050 35th Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Pueblo County High School is a four-year public high school in Vineland, an unincorporated area in Pueblo County, Colorado, near Pueblo. It is a part of the Pueblo County School District 70. Pueblo County High School offers courses for all academic levels, as well as the languages of Spanish and Italian.
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%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 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
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1953
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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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#609 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
30%
32%
60%
45%
(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
0.55
91%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Hornet
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 91% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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