Below Average
#1406 of 1,815 schools in CO
Goal Academy
High School · EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Pueblo, CO
An EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 charter high school where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.
304 S. VICTORIA AVE, Pueblo, CO 81003
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 31.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Goal Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 4% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Goal Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,417/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pueblo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,750
Median home value
$178,600
Median rent
$847/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
25.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,053 | Compare → |
| Pueblo Youth Service CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.4 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #26 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goal Academy is listed in El Paso County Colorado School District 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goal Academy
Goal Academy is a public high school in Pueblo, CO, part of EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, serving approximately 6,142 students in grades 9th-12th with a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,406 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goal Academy
What grades does Goal Academy serve?
Goal Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Goal Academy?
Goal Academy has an enrollment of approximately 6,142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goal Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Goal Academy is 29:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goal Academy rank in CO?
Goal Academy ranks #1,406 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Goal Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Goal Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Goal Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goal Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Goal Academy a charter school?
Yes, Goal Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Goal Academy a Title I school?
No, Goal Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 6,142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 212
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (877) 776-4625
- 4-Year Graduation
- 31.0%
- Area population (ZIP 81003)
- 14,820
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81003; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022, multi-year average, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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