Is Pueblo West High School a good school?

Pueblo West High School ranks 180 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pueblo West High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,503 students attended Pueblo West High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pueblo West High School?

Students at Pueblo West High School are 53% White, 38% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Pueblo West High School?

Pueblo West High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cedar Ridge Elementary School Elementary : Desert Sage Elementary School Elementary : Liberty Point Elementary School Elementary : Prairie Winds Elementary School Elementary : Sierra Vista Elementary School Middle : Liberty Point International School Middle : Sky View Middle School

Pueblo West High School

Summary:

Pueblo West High School is a public high school serving 1,484 students in grades 9-12 in Pueblo West, Colorado, which is part of the Pueblo County School District 70. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, and its academic performance is generally below the state and district averages, though it performs better in some student subgroups compared to others.

Pueblo West High School has a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger and has been ranked between 130 and 209 out of 256 to 411 Colorado high schools over the past 10 years. The school performs better for Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 50%, but lags behind for White students and disabled students, ranking in the bottom 25%. Pueblo West High School's test scores are generally below the state and district averages, except for PSAT9 and PSAT10 Reading and Writing, where the school performs on par or slightly better.

Compared to nearby schools, Pueblo West High School performs better than some, such as Florence Junior/Senior High School and the schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60, but it lags behind the nearby Swallows Charter Academy High School, which has significantly higher test scores and a 4-star rating. The close proximity of Swallows Charter Academy High School, which outperforms Pueblo West High School, suggests that families in the area may have the option to choose a higher-performing school for their children's education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

661 Capistrano Drive
Pueblo West, CO 81007-7036

(719) 547-8050

District: Pueblo County School District 70

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,778

Feeder schools for Pueblo West High School:

Elementary:	Cedar Ridge Elementary School
	Desert Sage Elementary School
	Liberty Point Elementary School
	Prairie Winds Elementary School
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	Sierra Vista Elementary School
Middle:	Liberty Point International School
	Sky View Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 1,503

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

Hispanic:

38.2%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pueblo West High School ranks worse than 51.6% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Pueblo County School District 70. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pueblo West High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Pueblo West High School has the largest high school student body size in the Pueblo County School District 70. Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), Hispanic (38.2%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pueblo West High School is 20.5, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Pueblo County School District 70! (See more...)

Compare Pueblo West High School employs 73 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pueblo West High School is $11,778. 2 high schools in the Pueblo County School District 70 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pueblo West High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo West High School 180^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Pueblo West High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Pueblo County School District 70:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo County School District 70 57^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pueblo West High School

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Rank History for all students at Pueblo West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	50.38	149^th	279	46.6%
2005	56.39	130^th	280	53.6%
2006	58.92	120^th	286	58.0%
2007	59.17	128^th	298	57.0%
2008	64.66	114^th	301	62.1%
2009	52.87	159^th	310	48.7%
2010	55.41	170^th	327	48.0%
2011	61.84	144^th	337	57.3%
2012	55.06	171^st	334	48.8%
2013	54.75	170^th	349	51.3%
2014	64.08	125^th	369	66.1%
2015	34.69	177^th	292	39.4%
2016	32.42	157^th	255	38.4%
2017	38.12	130^th	256	49.2%
2018	48.33	185^th	388	52.3%
2019	46.28	209^th	411	49.1%
2021	22.77	159^th	210	24.3%
2022	27.48	153^rd	221	30.8%
2023	38.90	203^rd	349	41.8%
2024	44.18	180^th	349	48.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pueblo West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	24.31	37^th	48	22.9%
2022	36.62	36^th	56	35.7%
2023	13.03	53^rd	62	14.5%
2024	17.74	51^st	61	16.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pueblo West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	50.36	85^th	188	54.8%
2022	53.67	82^nd	203	59.6%
2023	54.67	86^th	200	57.0%
2024	48.11	104^th	211	50.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Pueblo West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	38.80	143^rd	239	40.2%
2022	42.06	144^th	257	44.0%
2023	33.41	166^th	254	34.6%
2024	41.59	147^th	257	42.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pueblo West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.11	57^th	74	23.0%
2024	18.33	72^nd	84	14.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pueblo West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	53.17	62^nd	118	47.5%
2023	35.24	101^st	135	25.2%
2024	50.09	85^th	140	39.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Pueblo West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	34.62	152^nd	240	36.7%
2022	39.23	148^th	253	41.5%
2023	38.15	152^nd	252	39.7%
2024	41.12	142^nd	256	44.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pueblo West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	55.61	64^th	181	64.6%
2022	52.11	78^th	205	62.0%
2023	46.42	96^th	198	51.5%
2024	47.83	91^st	199	54.3%

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Rank History for White students at Pueblo West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	17.77	187^th	225	16.9%
2022	21.27	180^th	228	21.1%
2023	19.93	196^th	234	16.2%
2024	28.56	164^th	229	28.4%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pueblo West High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	149	3	1	51	6	n/a	n/a	210
1999	298	3	11	71	10	n/a	n/a	393
2000	474	4	10	97	9	n/a	n/a	594
2001	574	6	14	115	14	n/a	n/a	723
2002	708	3	15	189	8	n/a	n/a	923
2003	708	3	15	189	8	n/a	n/a	923
2004	751	8	16	227	6	n/a	n/a	1008
2005	824	15	12	244	11	n/a	n/a	1106
2006	930	18	12	263	11	n/a	n/a	1234
2007	960	17	13	286	13	n/a	n/a	1289
2008	965	21	12	288	11	n/a	n/a	1297
2009	977	23	19	295	18	n/a	n/a	1332
2010	916	25	18	296	13	n/a	n/a	1268
2011	908	31	9	292	10	0	1	1251
2012	948	32	9	335	10	0	6	1340
2013	955	33	12	390	9	0	8	1407
2014	912	23	13	400	7	0	33	1388
2015	883	15	14	404	8	1	48	1373
2016	824	16	14	427	5	1	56	1343
2017	806	10	12	439	5	1	65	1338
2018	825	10	8	469	6	0	81	1399
2019	828	12	12	471	8	1	79	1411
2020	764	11	16	495	10	2	96	1394
2021	749	10	21	513	5	2	98	1398
2022	753	9	15	532	6	1	85	1401
2023	785	15	16	561	5	4	98	1484
2024	791	12	13	574	3	5	105	1503

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pueblo West High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	210	12.0	17.5	10
1999	393	18.9	20.8	10.4
2000	594	27.3	21.8	14.3
2001	723	35.4	20.4	13.8
2002	923	46.8	19.7	15.6
2003	923	46.8	19.7	15.6
2004	1008	50.4	20.0	23.2
2005	1106	53.6	20.6	24
2006	1234	57.1	21.6	27.3
2007	1289	58.7	22.0	24.7
2008	1297	56.6	22.9	21.8
2009	1332	60.7	21.9	28
2010	1268	61.8	20.5	26.8
2011	1251	63.3	19.7	26.8
2012	1340	63.2	21.1	30.8
2013	1407	65.6	21.4	32.5
2014	1388	67.6	20.5	29.8
2015	1373	66.0	20.8	35
2016	1343	61.0	22.0	32.2
2017	1338	56.8	23.5	29.2
2018	1399	56.6	24.6	33.5
2019	1411	62.7	22.4	29.1
2020	1394	61.4	22.6	35.2
2021	1398	61.9	22.5	34.8
2022	1401	63.4	22.0	37.5
2023	1484	70.2	21.1	40
2024	1503	73.0	20.5	44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pueblo West High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	210	12.0	17.5	10
1999	393	18.9	20.8	10.4
2000	594	27.3	21.8	14.3
2001	723	35.4	20.4	13.8
2002	923	46.8	19.7	15.6
2003	923	46.8	19.7	15.6
2004	1008	50.4	20.0	23.2
2005	1106	53.6	20.6	24
2006	1234	57.1	21.6	27.3
2007	1289	58.7	22.0	24.7
2008	1297	56.6	22.9	21.8
2009	1332	60.7	21.9	28
2010	1268	61.8	20.5	26.8
2011	1251	63.3	19.7	26.8
2012	1340	63.2	21.1	30.8
2013	1407	65.6	21.4	32.5
2014	1388	67.6	20.5	29.8
2015	1373	66.0	20.8	35
2016	1343	61.0	22.0	32.2
2017	1338	56.8	23.5	29.2
2018	1399	56.6	24.6	33.5
2019	1411	62.7	22.4	29.1
2020	1394	61.4	22.6	35.2
2021	1398	61.9	22.5	34.8
2022	1401	63.4	22.0	37.5
2023	1484	70.2	21.1	40
2024	1503	73.0	20.5	44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pueblo West High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,556
2020	$9,255
2021	$9,261
2022	$11,268
2023	$11,778

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pueblo West High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 209^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 203^rd of 349 High schools	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1411	1484	5.2%
African American	12	15	25%
American Indian	8	5	37.5%
Asian	12	16	33.3%
Hispanic	471	561	19.1%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	828	785	5.2%
Two or More Races	79	98	24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.1%	40%	10.8%

Schools Near Pueblo West High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Pueblo West High School	Public	9-12	661 Capistrano Drive	Pueblo West	81007	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	No	(719) 547-8050	1,503	73	20.5	44.9%	791 (52.6%)	12 (0.8%)	574 (38.2%)	13 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	105 (7.0%)	44.2	180^th of 349 public high schools	48.4%		38.9	203^rd of 349 public high schools	41.8%	23	64.0	29.0	68.0	32.0	56.0	24.0		22.7	$11,778
Swallows Charter Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	101 Civic Center Drive	Pueblo West	81007	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 547-1627	170	9	19.3	31.2%	105 (61.8%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (27.6%)	3 (1.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.6%)	71.2	89^th of 349 public high schools	74.5%		75.8	81^st of 349 public high schools	76.8%	8	85.0	40.0	87.0	35.0	78.0			35.9	$13,678
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	2525 Montview Dirve	Pueblo	81008	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7337	824	50	16.5	71.6%	214 (26.0%)	22 (2.7%)	552 (67.0%)	10 (1.2%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.5%)	16.6	292^nd of 349 public high schools	16.3%		27.7	245^th of 349 public high schools	29.8%	47	47.0	16.0	44.0	19.0	33.0			11.3	$14,712
South High School	Public	9-12	1801 Hollywood Drive	Pueblo	81005	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7255	895	46	19.3	75.5%	241 (26.9%)	22 (2.5%)	599 (66.9%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	24 (2.7%)	17.7	291^st of 349 public high schools	16.6%		23.5	264^th of 349 public high schools	24.4%	27	48.0	11.0	46.0	11.0	41.0	15.0		15.2	$12,534
Paragon Learning Center	Public, Virtual	9-12	3000 Lakeview Avenue	Pueblo	81005	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	Yes	Yes	(719) 423-3570	469	19	25.3	90.4%	87 (18.6%)	3 (0.6%)	365 (77.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	19.7	282^nd of 349 public high schools	19.2%		6.8	325^th of 349 public high schools	6.9%	43	51.0		58.0		25.0				$12,514
Central High School	Public	9-12	216 East Orman Avenue	Pueblo	81004	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7300	1,053	42	24.7	75.0%	217 (20.6%)	15 (1.4%)	787 (74.7%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.4%)	15.3	296^th of 349 public high schools	15.2%					(n/a)	43.0	12.0	45.0	15.0	35.0	12.0		15.9	$12,954
GOAL Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	304 S. Victoria Ave	Pueblo	81003	Pueblo County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	Yes	No	(877) 776-4625	6,142	213	28.8		2,427 (39.5%)	219 (3.6%)	3,044 (49.6%)	24 (0.4%)	92 (1.5%)	24 (0.4%)	312 (5.1%)	8.6	322^nd of 349 public high schools	7.7%		6.7	327^th of 349 public high schools	6.3%	5	39.0	3.0	43.0	7.0	24.0	2.0		9.2	$8,827
Academy of Las Animas Online School	Public, Virtual	6-12	2001 Lake Ave	Pueblo	81004	Pueblo County	Las Animas School District No. Re-1	No	No	Yes	Yes	(800) 808-0718	512	12	43.7		89 (17.4%)	13 (2.5%)	408 (79.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8.8	320^th of 349 public high schools	8.3%					(n/a)	36.0		31.0		30.0		10.4		$16,224
East High School	Public	9-12	9 Mac Neil Road	Pueblo	81001	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7222	1,024	53	19.4	82.8%	158 (15.4%)	19 (1.9%)	822 (80.3%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.5%)	14.4	300^th of 349 public high schools	14.0%		22.5	268^th of 349 public high schools	23.2%	32	48.0	9.0	38.0	16.0	36.0	9.0		17.8	$12,962
Pueblo County High School	Public	9-12	1050 35th Lane	Pueblo	81006	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	No	(719) 948-3352	1,194	60	20.0	55.4%	616 (51.6%)	7 (0.6%)	519 (43.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.0%)	44.2	181^st of 349 public high schools	48.1%		42.9	190^th of 349 public high schools	45.6%	9	62.0	28.0	66.0	40.0	51.0	24.0		25.0	$11,409

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