- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080615001613
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Pueblo West High School held near 1,503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.3 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 080615001613 · Pueblo West, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,540 enr · 22:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Pueblo County High School (1,148 students)
Pueblo West High School held near 1,503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.3 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pueblo West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pueblo West High School
1,540 students
- Pueblo County
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 West High School reports 1,540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pueblo West High School compares
Pueblo West 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~1,540 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,484 (2022-23) → 1,503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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 27/100 (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 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.
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.