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#636 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 35% in state

Swallows Charter Academy High School

High School · Pueblo County School District 70 · Pueblo West, CO

A Pueblo County School District 70 charter high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

101 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, Pueblo West, CO 81007

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$11,559
Chronic Absenteeism11.2%

Students at Swallows Charter Academy High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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

31.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Swallows Charter Academy 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 62Bikeable

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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

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 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
Pueblo West Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–120.2 mi49Compare →
Pueblo Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–121.6 mi177Compare →
Pueblo West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–121.7 mi1,503Compare →
70 OnlineEnrollment path unverified5.3K–12Not available197Compare →

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
#2 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

Swallows Charter Academy High School is listed in Pueblo County School District 70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Swallows Charter Academy High School

Swallows Charter Academy High School is a public high school in Pueblo West, CO, part of Pueblo County School District 70, serving approximately 170 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Swallows Charter Academy High School

What grades does Swallows Charter Academy High School serve?

Swallows Charter Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Swallows Charter Academy High School?

Swallows Charter Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swallows Charter Academy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Swallows Charter Academy High School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Swallows Charter Academy High School rank in CO?

Swallows Charter Academy High School ranks #636 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Swallows Charter Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Swallows Charter Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Swallows Charter Academy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Swallows Charter Academy High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Swallows Charter Academy High School a charter school?

Yes, Swallows Charter Academy High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Swallows Charter Academy High School a Title I school?

No, Swallows Charter Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swallows Charter Academy High School?

31.2% of students at Swallows Charter Academy 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
170
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Pueblo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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