Enrollment
178
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pueblo West, CO
Swallows Charter Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Swallows Charter Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080615006360Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swallows Charter Academy High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Pueblo West · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Swallows Charter Academy High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swallows Charter Academy High School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Pueblo West, CO.
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
NCES ID 080615006360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swallows Charter Academy High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swallows Charter Academy High School
Swallows Charter Academy High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Pueblo West, Colorado, enrolling 178 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Colorado schools and 53% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 178 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #78, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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.
Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students) and Pueblo County High School (1,148 students) alongside Swallows Charter Academy 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 Swallows Charter Academy High School compares
Swallows Charter Academy 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 53% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Swallows Charter Academy High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo County School District 70, which includes Swallows Charter Academy 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 Swallows Charter Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pueblo County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swallows Charter Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swallows Charter Academy 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
- 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
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 (~178 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Swallows Charter Academy High School
How many students attend Swallows Charter Academy High School?
Swallows Charter Academy High School has 178 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pueblo West, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swallows Charter Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swallows Charter Academy High School is 25.4:1, which is 53% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swallows Charter Academy High School?
16.0% of students at Swallows Charter Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swallows Charter Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Swallows Charter Academy High School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Pueblo West, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swallows Charter Academy High School?
Swallows Charter Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swallows Charter Academy High School rank among public schools in Pueblo West?
By Resource Investment Index, Swallows Charter Academy High School ranks #3 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 Swallows Charter Academy High School a good school?
Swallows Charter Academy High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Swallows Charter Academy High School, Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students), Pueblo County High School (1,148 students), and Swallows Charter Academy (677 students). See the Pueblo County School District 70 district page for the complete list.
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