How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Paragon Learning Center | South High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Pueblo, CO |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 476 | 795 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.6:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.3% | 66.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Paragon Learning Center | South High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,501 | $13,501 |
| District | Pueblo School District 60 | Pueblo School District 60 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Paragon Learning Center | South High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.6% | 25.3% |
| African American | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.9% | 67.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Paragon Learning Center | South High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 172:1 | 298:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 70.4% | 55.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 60 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.