Serving 152 students in grades 9-12, Swallows Charter 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 25:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (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 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 High School's student population of 152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Swallows Charter 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 High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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)
21-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
69%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swallows Charter High School's ranking?
Swallows Charter 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 High School often compared to?
Swallows Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pueblo County High School, Pueblo West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 High School?
The graduation rate of Swallows Charter High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Swallows Charter High School?
152 students attend Swallows Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Swallows Charter High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swallows Charter High School?
Swallows Charter High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swallows Charter High School offer ?
Swallows Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Swallows Charter High School part of?
Swallows Charter High School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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