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Pueblo County High School

Public Grades 9-12
190th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 340 Colorado High Schools
Better than 44% of Colorado high schools
Summary

Pueblo County High School is a public high school in Pueblo, CO, serving 1,148 students in grades 9–12 as part of Pueblo County School District 70. The school ranks 187th out of 338 Colorado high schools (45th percentile, 2 stars), placing it solidly in the middle statewide but making it one of the strongest traditional high school options in the Pueblo area. Nearby Pueblo West High School (48th percentile) is comparable, while most Pueblo School District No. 60 high schools such as Centennial High School, South High School, Central High School, and East High School rank in the bottom 6th–17th percentile — far below Pueblo County High.

The school's standout strength is its graduation rate of 97.0%, which outpaces the district (94.1%) and state (85.6%), and matches or exceeds Pueblo West High School (96.7%). Science proficiency is another bright spot, with 29.9% of 11th graders scoring proficient on CMAS science tests, above both district (27.6%) and state (24.8%) averages. The school also performs well with Hispanic students (60th percentile statewide), low-income students (56th percentile), and gifted and talented learners (77th percentile). This is notable given that 51.8% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a higher rate than at Pueblo West High School (43.4%) or Swallows Charter Academy High School (32.0%).

However, the school faces clear challenges. Chronic absenteeism affects 35.7% of students, well above the state rate of 28.4%. Reading and writing scores trail state averages — for example, 54% of students scored proficient on the SAT reading/writing section versus 60% statewide. The school's support for disabled students also needs attention, with statewide subgroup rankings in the low single digits in recent years. Still, with a stable track record, a favorable student-teacher ratio of 19.7, and clear opportunities to improve attendance, literacy, and special education support, Pueblo County High School is a steady, dependable option for families in the Pueblo area.

1,148
Students ?
19.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$13,130
Per pupil spending ?
51.8%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1050 35th Lane
       Pueblo, CO  81006-9426

(719) 948-3352

District: Pueblo County School District 70


Feeder schools for Pueblo County High School:

Elementary:    Avondale Elementary School
    North Mesa Elementary School
    South Mesa Elementary School
    Vineland Elementary School
Middle:    Pleasant View Middle School
    Vineland Middle School
Racial breakdown:

White:
47.8%
Hispanic:
47.3%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2016 → 44th in 2026
Strengths
97% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)
Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2016
Worth a look
!High chronic absenteeism (36% vs 28% Colorado)
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Near the bottom of Pueblo County School District 70's ranking
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school43%
District avg43%
Colorado avg48%
190th of 340
Colorado public high schools ?
Bottom 44%▲ up 13 pts since 2016
From bottom 31% (2016) to bottom 44% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of Colorado High Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
4th of 4High Schools in the Pueblo County School District 70
42nd of 114Pueblo County School District 70 among Colorado districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202641.5190 of 34044.1%★★☆☆☆
202541.6188 of 32842.7%★★☆☆☆
202444.2181 of 34948.1%★★☆☆☆
202342.9190 of 34945.6%★★☆☆☆
202230.9145 of 22134.4%★★☆☆☆
202129.9140 of 21033.3%★★☆☆☆
201942.0220 of 41146.5%★★☆☆☆
201843.9203 of 38847.7%★★☆☆☆
201724.7181 of 25629.3%★★☆☆☆
201627.9176 of 25531.0%★★☆☆☆
201519.4239 of 29218.2%★☆☆☆☆
201449.0194 of 36947.4%★★☆☆☆
201347.5200 of 34942.7%★★☆☆☆
201249.5184 of 33444.9%★★☆☆☆
201153.6173 of 33748.7%★★☆☆☆
201051.8178 of 32745.6%★★☆☆☆
200947.2177 of 31042.9%★★☆☆☆
200856.0149 of 30150.5%★★★☆☆
200742.5187 of 29837.2%★★☆☆☆
200639.8188 of 28634.3%★★☆☆☆
200544.5160 of 28042.9%★★☆☆☆
200454.8131 of 27953.0%★★★☆☆

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202412.580 of 844.8%☆☆☆☆☆
202323.463 of 7414.9%★☆☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202643.9126 of 24648.8%★★☆☆☆
202544.0129 of 24747.8%★★☆☆☆
202448.0127 of 25750.6%★★★☆☆
202347.6128 of 25449.6%★★★☆☆
202245.0138 of 25746.3%★★☆☆☆
202144.6132 of 23944.8%★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202670.033 of 14376.9%★★★★☆
202568.944 of 13667.6%★★★☆☆
202440.0100 of 14028.6%★☆☆☆☆
202315.6125 of 1357.4%☆☆☆☆☆
202156.753 of 11855.1%★★★☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202653.978 of 19860.6%★★★☆☆
202552.676 of 18759.4%★★★☆☆
202460.961 of 19969.3%★★★☆☆
202357.371 of 19864.1%★★★☆☆
202261.565 of 20568.3%★★★☆☆
202162.352 of 18171.3%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202651.692 of 20956.0%★★★☆☆
202544.2106 of 19445.4%★★☆☆☆
202445.6112 of 21146.9%★★☆☆☆
202355.084 of 20058.0%★★★☆☆
202261.068 of 20366.5%★★★☆☆
202157.665 of 18865.4%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202634.6151 of 24438.1%★★☆☆☆
202532.6166 of 24632.5%★★☆☆☆
202435.5153 of 25640.2%★★☆☆☆
202333.7164 of 25234.9%★★☆☆☆
202249.7123 of 25351.4%★★★☆☆
202145.2131 of 24045.4%★★☆☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202230.851 of 7733.8%★★☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankColorado percentileRating
202629.4152 of 22131.2%★★☆☆☆
202526.6151 of 20927.8%★☆☆☆☆
202421.2183 of 22920.1%★☆☆☆☆
202320.0195 of 23416.7%★☆☆☆☆
202230.4157 of 22831.1%★★☆☆☆
202127.1167 of 22525.8%★☆☆☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Gifted and Talented (2026)77th percentile+33 vs school
Hispanic (2026)61st percentile+16 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)56th percentile+12 vs school
Female (2026)49th percentile+5 vs school
Male (2026)38th percentile-6 vs school
Special Education (2022)34th percentile~ school
White (2026)31st percentile-13 vs school
Disabled (2024)5th percentile-43 vs school
By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?
Reading and Writing62%-4 vs state
Mathematics35%-5 vs state
Science30%+5 vs state

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Students at Pueblo County High School are 48% White, 47% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Pueblo County High School ranks 190th of 340 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,148 students attended Pueblo County High School.

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Latest Colorado data All new data »
2025–26 CMAS, PSAT10, PSAT9 & SAT test scoresAug 19, 2026
2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026
2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 13, 2026
2024–25 attendance dataAug 27, 2025


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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