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#880 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 48% in state
Pueblo West High School
High School · Pueblo County School District 70 · Pueblo West, CO
A Pueblo County School District 70 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
661 CAPISTRANO DRIVE, Pueblo West, CO 81007
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pueblo West High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pueblo West High School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,419
Median home value
$371,600
Median rent
$1,319/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Swallows Charter Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Pueblo Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| 70 OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | Not available | 197 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pueblo County School District 70
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #5 of 26
- District spending per student
- $11,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pueblo West High School is listed in Pueblo County School District 70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pueblo West High School
Pueblo West High School is a public high school in Pueblo West, CO, part of Pueblo County School District 70, serving approximately 1,503 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #880 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pueblo West High School
What grades does Pueblo West High School serve?
Pueblo West High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pueblo West High School?
Pueblo West High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,503 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pueblo West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pueblo West High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pueblo West High School rank in CO?
Pueblo West High School ranks #880 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Pueblo West High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pueblo West High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Pueblo West High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pueblo West High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Pueblo West High School a charter school?
No, Pueblo West High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pueblo West High School a Title I school?
No, Pueblo West High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pueblo West High School?
44.9% of students at Pueblo West High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (719) 547-8050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 81007)
- 34,992
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 81007; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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