South High School

South High School is a public high school in Pueblo, Colorado, serving 895 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pueblo School District No. 60, which is ranked 105 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. South High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado high schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 290 out of 328 schools and a 1-star rating.

South High School faces significant challenges, with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is predominantly from low-income families. The school's 4-year graduation rate ranges from 79.8% to 88.3%, slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has been between 1.3% and 2.8% in recent years, slightly higher than the state average. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with rates ranging from 27.7% to 46.9% in the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. South High School's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across various assessments, including CMAS Science, SAT, and PSAT.

When comparing South High School to other high schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60, such as East High School, Centennial High School, and Central High School, South High School generally performs worse across key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. However, these nearby schools also struggle with similar challenges, suggesting systemic issues within the district. When comparing South High School to high schools in the neighboring Pueblo County School District 70, such as Pueblo County High School and Swallows Charter Academy High School, the performance gap becomes even more pronounced, with these schools generally outperforming South High School across various metrics.