- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080612001037
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Central High School grew from 971 students in 2022-23 to 1,053 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 080612001037 · Pueblo, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,145 enr · 29.4:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,081 students)
Central High School grew from 971 students in 2022-23 to 1,053 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central High School
1,145 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,081 students
- Chavez/Huerta
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
844 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
801 students
- South High Sch
South High School
795 students
- W H Heaton Mid
W H Heaton Middle School
578 students
What this shows Central High School reports 1,145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and reports $13,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,145 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 971 (2022-23) → 1,053 (2023-24), up 82.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.