Pueblo West High School

661 Capistrano Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,484 students in grades 9-12, Pueblo West High School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pueblo West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Pueblo West High School's student population of 1,484 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,484 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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School Rankings

Pueblo West 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 West High School is 0.58, 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)
#799 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pueblo West High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pueblo West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pueblo West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
21%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pueblo West High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pueblo West High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pueblo West High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pueblo West High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pueblo West High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pueblo West High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pueblo West High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pueblo West High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Pueblo West High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pueblo West High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pueblo West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pueblo West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pueblo West High School's ranking?
Pueblo West High School is ranked #799 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pueblo West High School often compared to?
Pueblo West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pueblo County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pueblo West High School?
The graduation rate of Pueblo West High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pueblo West High School?
1,484 students attend Pueblo West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pueblo West High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pueblo West High School?
Pueblo West High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pueblo West High School offer ?
Pueblo West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pueblo West High School part of?
Pueblo West High School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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