Enrollment
1,148
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pueblo, CO
Pueblo County High School
Federal NCES profile for Pueblo County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080615001079
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pueblo County High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pueblo County High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo County High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
NCES ID 080615001079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pueblo County High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pueblo County High School
Pueblo County High School is a large high school in Pueblo, Colorado, enrolling 1,148 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.0% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,148 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #63, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pueblo County School District 70 spends $10,558 per pupil, 35% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% 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 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students) and Swallows Charter Academy (677 students) alongside Pueblo County 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 Pueblo County High School compares
Pueblo County 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,148
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,558
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
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
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Pueblo County High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo County School District 70, which includes Pueblo County High School.
$10,558
Per student
-35%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 53.2%
Federal 15.1%
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 Pueblo County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swallows Charter Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pueblo County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,148 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pueblo County High School
How many students attend Pueblo County High School?
Pueblo County High School has 1,148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pueblo, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pueblo County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pueblo County High School is 19.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pueblo County High School?
36.0% of students at Pueblo County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pueblo County High School?
The largest demographic group at Pueblo County High School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pueblo County High School?
Pueblo County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pueblo County High School rank among high schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo County High School ranks #7 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 Pueblo County High School a good school?
Pueblo County High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 County School District 70?
Besides Pueblo County High School, Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students), Swallows Charter Academy (677 students), and Sky View Middle School (565 students). See the Pueblo County School District 70 district page for the complete list.
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