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#1379 of 1,815 schools in CO

South High School

High School · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and · Pueblo, CO

A Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1801 HOLLYWOOD DRIVE, Pueblo, CO 81005

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2021)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation9.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$13,501
Chronic Absenteeism65.9%

Students at South High School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
14%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
14%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

75.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where South 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • 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

$67,500

Median home value

$282,100

Median rent

$990/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Paragon Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.4 mi469Compare →
Academy of Las Animas Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.86–121.6 mi512Compare →
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–122.1 mi1,053Compare →
Goal AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–122.9 mi6,142Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#13 of 33
District spending per student
$13,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

South High School is listed in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South High School

South High School is a public high school in Pueblo, CO, part of Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, serving approximately 895 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,379 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South High School

What grades does South High School serve?

South High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend South High School?

South High School has an enrollment of approximately 895 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South High School?

The student-teacher ratio at South High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South High School rank in CO?

South High School ranks #1,379 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is South High School's MySchoolScout rating?

South High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 South High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is South High School a charter school?

No, South High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South High School a Title I school?

No, South High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South High School?

75.5% of students at South 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
895
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Pueblo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 81005)
31,104
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
44.7
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 81005; 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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