- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pueblo, CO
Goal Academy
Federal NCES profile for Goal Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080387006393Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goal Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 6,693
- students enrolled
Goal Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goal Academy ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387006393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+452 students YoY
Goal Academy grew from 5,690 students in 2022-23 to 6,142 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 182.0 → 213.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+452 students YoY 080387006393 · Pueblo, CO High · LARGE · CHARTER
6,693 enr · 36.8:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Banning Lewis Ranch Academy (1,697 students)
Goal Academy grew from 5,690 students in 2022-23 to 6,142 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 182.0 → 213.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Goal Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Goal Academy
6,693 students
- Banning Lewis 1,697
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
1,697 students
- Vista Ridge Hi 1,473
Vista Ridge High School
1,473 students
- Sand Creek Hig 1,426
Sand Creek High School
1,426 students
- Falcon High Sc 1,172
Falcon High School
1,172 students
- Rocky Mountain 1,162
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
1,162 students
What this shows Goal Academy reports 6,693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goal Academy compares
Goal Academy 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 | 36.8:1 | ▲ 122% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 6,693 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
6,693
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
36.8:1
students per teacher
- 122% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,472
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
Counselors20.2 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
White 39.3%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Goal Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso County Colorado School District 49 reports $11,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goal Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain Classical Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goal Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,473
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~6,693 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~36.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Goal Academy
How many students attend Goal Academy?
Goal Academy has 6,693 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 5,690 (2022-23) → 6,142 (2023-24), up 452.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goal Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Goal Academy is 36.8:1, which is 122% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 134% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goal Academy?
The largest demographic group at Goal Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goal Academy?
Goal Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Goal Academy rank among high schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Goal Academy ranks #5 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 El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Goal Academy, El Paso County Colorado School District 49 also operates Banning Lewis Ranch Academy (1,697 students), Vista Ridge High School (1,473 students), and Sand Creek High School (1,426 students). See the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 district page for the complete list.