Pueblo Classical Academy

Q: Is Pueblo Classical Academy a good school?

Pueblo Classical Academy ranks 297 th of 943 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pueblo Classical Academy is an alternative public charter school serving grades K-12 with 180 students in Pueblo West, Colorado, which is part of the Pueblo County School District 70. The school stands out for its higher percentage of White students, stronger academic performance in science and 5th grade ELA and math, and lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to nearby schools.

Academically, 70 Online, another alternative school in the same district, performs significantly worse than Pueblo Classical Academy and the district/state averages across all subject areas. In contrast, Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy, a charter school in a different district, has much lower proficiency rates than Pueblo Classical Academy, especially in math and science. Pueblo Classical Academy also has a more balanced racial makeup compared to Chavez/Huerta, which has a predominantly Hispanic student population.

While Pueblo Classical Academy outperforms the district and state in some areas, its math proficiency rates, especially in 7th grade, are significantly lower and could be an area of focus for improvement. Additionally, the school's lower free and reduced lunch rates suggest it may serve a more affluent student population compared to the surrounding Pueblo Youth Service Center and Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

694 E Spalding Ave
Pueblo West, CO 81007

(719) 467-6100

District: Pueblo County School District 70

SchoolDigger Rank:
297^th of 943 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,647

Student/teacher ratio: 28.2

Number of students: 177

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

Hispanic:

39.0%

African American:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pueblo Classical Academy ranks better than 68.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.01. (See more...)

Compare Details Pueblo Classical Academy ranks worse than 61.2% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.7. (See more...)

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 Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), Hispanic (39%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pueblo Classical Academy is 28.2. (See more...)

Compare Pueblo Classical Academy employs 6.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pueblo Classical Academy is $6,647.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pueblo Classical Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo Classical Academy 297^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Pueblo Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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 Classical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.01	297^th	943	68.5%

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Rank History for Pueblo Classical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.70	297^th	485	38.8%

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

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pueblo Classical Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0
2023	106	3	65	6	180
2024	98	6	69	4	177

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 Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	180	9.6	18.6	36.1
2024	177	6.2	28.2	54.8

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 Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	180	9.6	18.6	36.1
2024	177	6.2	28.2	54.8

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 Classical Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$00
2020	$00
2021	$00
2022	$00
2023	$6,647

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Schools Near Pueblo Classical Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Pueblo Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	694 E Spalding Ave	Pueblo West	81007	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(719) 467-6100	177	6	28.2	54.8%	98 (55.4%)	6 (3.4%)	69 (39.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)								(n/a)						56.3			38.1	40.9			43.8		14.3		21.3	50.0	28.6	$6,647
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2500 West 18th Street	Pueblo	81003	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	Yes	No	No	Yes	(719) 295-1623	978	43	22.6	91.2%	125 (12.8%)	9 (0.9%)	820 (83.8%)	10 (1.0%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.7%)								(n/a)	36.0	41.0	20.0	20.8	14.3	12.5	10.8	23.4	13.9	15.8	11.1	5.8	6.9	3.8	4.3	6.0	6.0	6.9	8.6	$14,071
Pueblo Youth Service Center	Public, Alternative	4-12	1406 West 17th Street	Pueblo	81003	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 253-6025	18	0		66.7%	5 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																				$4,685
70 Online	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	301 Lane 28	Pueblo	81001	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	Yes	No	(719) 295-6518	197	11	17.6		83 (42.1%)	3 (1.5%)	94 (47.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.6%)								(n/a)										18.2										$16,130

Frequently Asked Questions about Pueblo Classical Academy

What is the racial makeup of Pueblo Classical Academy?

Students at Pueblo Classical Academy are 55% White, 39% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Pueblo Classical Academy in?

Pueblo County School District 70

Is Pueblo Classical Academy a good school?

Pueblo Classical Academy ranks 297^th of 943 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pueblo Classical Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 177 students attended Pueblo Classical Academy.

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