Summary:
Zip code 81006 is home to exactly one high school: Pueblo County High School, serving grades 9 through 12 with 1,148 students in Pueblo, Colorado. The school belongs to Pueblo County School District 70, which ranks 42nd out of 115 Colorado districts (63rd percentile, 3 stars). Since no other high schools exist in this zip code, the most meaningful comparisons come from measuring the school against district and state averages.
Pueblo County High School's standout strength is its 97.0% graduation rate, far exceeding the district's 94.1% and the state's 85.6%. Science is also a bright spot, with 29.9% of 11th graders proficient on the CMAS Science test, above the district (27.6%) and state (24.8%). However, math proficiency lags at every grade level. Only 25% of 11th graders are proficient on SAT math versus 32% statewide, and 9th and 10th grade PSAT math proficiency trails the state by roughly five percentage points. Chronic absenteeism is a serious concern, affecting 35.7% of students compared to 28.4% statewide. The school also faces economic challenges, with 51.8% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a student-teacher ratio of 19.7.
The school's SchoolDigger ranking has remained remarkably stable, holding ranks between 181 and 188 over the past three years and landing in the 43rd to 48th percentile of Colorado high schools with a 2-star rating. Since the district outperforms the state as a whole, other schools in the district are likely pulling the district's average upward. For parents, Pueblo County High School offers a strong likelihood of graduating and solid science instruction, but it is important to be aware of attendance challenges and consider seeking additional math support for students.
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