- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pueblo, CO
South High School
Federal NCES profile for South High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080612001064
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South High School ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-164 students YoY
South High School shrank from 1,059 students in 2022-23 to 895 in 2023-24 (-15.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-164 students YoY 080612001064 · Pueblo, CO High · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 15.9:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
South High School shrank from 1,059 students in 2022-23 to 895 in 2023-24 (-15.5%). Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
South High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,145 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,081 students
- Chavez/Huerta
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
844 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
801 students
- This school
South High School
795 students
- W H Heaton Mid
W H Heaton Middle School
578 students
What this shows South High School reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How South High School compares
South High School is a shrinking 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,501
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
White 25.3%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, South High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and reports $13,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W H Heaton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about South High School
How many students attend South High School?
South High School has 795 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,059 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), down 164.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South High School is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South High School?
58.3% of students at South High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South High School?
The largest demographic group at South High School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South High School?
South High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 South High School rank among high schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, South High School ranks #1 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 School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides South High School, Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students), East High School (1,081 students), and Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students). See the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and district page for the complete list.