Enrollment
1,540
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pueblo West, CO
Pueblo West High School
Federal NCES profile for Pueblo West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080615001613
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pueblo West High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Pueblo West · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pueblo West High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo West High School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Pueblo West, CO.
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
NCES ID 080615001613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pueblo West High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pueblo West High School
Pueblo West High School is a large high school in Pueblo West, Colorado, enrolling 1,540 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 92% of Colorado schools and 33% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.6% 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 97% of state schools at 1,540 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 76 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% 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 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo County High School (1,148 students) and Swallows Charter Academy (677 students) alongside Pueblo West 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 West High School compares
Pueblo West 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 33% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,540
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Colorado - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.4%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Pueblo West High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo County School District 70, which includes Pueblo West 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 West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swallows Charter Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pueblo West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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 (~1,540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pueblo West High School
How many students attend Pueblo West High School?
Pueblo West High School has 1,540 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pueblo West, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pueblo West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pueblo West High School is 22:1, which is 33% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pueblo West High School?
29.6% of students at Pueblo West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pueblo West High School?
The largest demographic group at Pueblo West High School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Pueblo West, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pueblo West High School?
Pueblo West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 West High School rank among public schools in Pueblo West?
By Resource Investment Index, Pueblo West High School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Pueblo West, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pueblo West on the city page.
Is Pueblo West High School a good school?
Pueblo West High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. 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 West High School, Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo County High School (1,148 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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