For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,565 students in 81004, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 81004, CO are Central High School and Academy Of Las Animas Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81004 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81004, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81004 have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81004, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
216 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7300
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,053 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Las Animas Online School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Lake Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Grades: 6-12
| 512 students
81004, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
736 West Evans Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7520
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7520
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Community Transition House High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1512 Pine St
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 564-7604
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 564-7604
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Keating Continuing Education (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
215 East Orman
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7371
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7371
Grades: 3-12
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 81004, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81004, CO include Central High School and Academy Of Las Animas Online School.
How many public high schools are located in 81004?
2 public high schools are located in 81004.
What is the racial composition of students in 81004?
81004 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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