Enrollment
1,145
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pueblo, CO
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080612001037
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central High School
Central High School is a higher-need, large high school in Pueblo, Colorado, enrolling 1,145 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Colorado schools and 77% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,145 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 43 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (21%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and spends $12,481 per pupil, 23% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates East High School (1,081 students) and Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students) alongside Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central High School compares
Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.4:1 | ▲ 77% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,145
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.4:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 97% in Colorado - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
White 20.9%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Central High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, which includes Central High School.
$12,481
Per student
-23%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W H Heaton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,145 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pueblo, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 29.4:1, which is 77% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
61.8% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central High School rank among high schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Pueblo, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pueblo on the city page.
Is Central High School a good school?
Central High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Central High School, Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates East High School (1,081 students), Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students), and Centennial High School (801 students). See the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and district page for the complete list.
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