- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Pueblo County High School held near 1,194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.1 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 080615001079 · Pueblo, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,148 enr · 19.1:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo West High School (1,540 students)
Pueblo County High School held near 1,194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.1 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pueblo County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pueblo West Hi
Pueblo West High School
1,540 students
- This school
Pueblo County High School
1,148 students
- Swallows Chart
Swallows Charter Academy
677 students
- Sky View Middl 565
Sky View Middle School
565 students
- Prairie Winds 477
Prairie Winds Elementary School
477 students
- Cedar Ridge El 458
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
458 students
What this shows Pueblo County High School reports 1,148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pueblo County High School compares
Pueblo County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,559
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
Counselors3.0 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.
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
District finance for Pueblo County School District 70 reports $11,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,219 (2022-23) → 1,194 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.