Serving 170 students in grades 9-12, Swallows Charter Academy High School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swallows Charter Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Swallows Charter Academy High School's student population of 170 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Swallows Charter Academy High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swallows Charter Academy High School is 0.54, 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
#533 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Swallows Charter Academy High School's ranking?
Swallows Charter Academy High School is ranked #533 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Swallows Charter Academy High School often compared to?
Swallows Charter Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pueblo West High School, Pueblo County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swallows Charter Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Swallows Charter Academy High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Swallows Charter Academy High School?
170 students attend Swallows Charter Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Swallows Charter Academy High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swallows Charter Academy High School?
Swallows Charter Academy High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swallows Charter Academy High School offer ?
Swallows Charter Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swallows Charter Academy High School part of?
Swallows Charter Academy High School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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