For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 14,521 students in Pueblo, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Pueblo, CO are Pueblo Youth Service Center, Alamosa Online and Swallows Charter Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pueblo, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Pueblo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Pueblo, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 57%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pueblo West High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pueblo, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pueblo Youth Service Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1406 West 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Alamosa Online
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81011
(719) 589-1600
Pueblo, CO 81011
(719) 589-1600
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Swallows Charter Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Civic Center Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Pueblo County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 35th Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3352
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3352
Grades: 9-12
| 1,219 students
Rank: #55.
Pueblo West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
661 Capistrano Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8050
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,484 students
Rank: #66.
Centennial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Montview Dirve
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 549-7337
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 549-7337
Grades: 9-12
| 840 students
Rank: #77.
South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Hollywood Drive
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7255
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7255
Grades: 9-12
| 1,059 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Central High School
Magnet 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
| 971 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9 Mac Neil Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7222
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,000 students
Rank: #1010.
Academy Of Las Animas Online School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 331 students
Rank: #1111.
70 Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Lane 28
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Grades: K-12
| 163 students
Rank: #1212.
Goal Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 S. Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Grades: 9-12
| 5,690 students
Rank: #1313.
Paragon Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 423-3570
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 423-3570
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #1414.
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 West 18th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Grades: K-12
| 996 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pueblo Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
694 E Spalding Ave
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 467-6100
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 467-6100
Grades: K-10
| 180 students
Pueblo, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24951 East Hwy50
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 295-6518
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 295-6518
Grades: K-12
| n/a 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
315 West 11th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6047
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6047
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2500 West 18th St
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 583-1030
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 583-1030
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
2717 East 8th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 545-2203
Grades: PK
| 15 students
925 N. Glendale Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Futures Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 647-3205
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
600 North Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(855) 695-3354
Pueblo, CO 81003
(855) 695-3354
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2717 West Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7595
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7595
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
715 West 20th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7410
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
107 West 11th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(855) 695-3354
Pueblo, CO 81003
(855) 695-3354
Grades: 6-12
| 168 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
3000 Lakeview
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7555
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7555
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
922 East Hailey Lane Suite B
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 542-0220
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 542-0220
Grades: K-8
| 104 students
301 28th Ln
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 948-2310
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 948-2310
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2300 East 10th
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 544-3590
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Youth & Family Academy Charter (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1120 Court Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 546-1740
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 546-1740
Grades: 8-12
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pueblo, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Pueblo, CO include Pueblo Youth Service Center, Alamosa Online and Swallows Charter Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pueblo?
15 public high schools are located in Pueblo.
What is the racial composition of students in Pueblo?
Pueblo public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pueblo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pueblo include: Centennial High School vs. Central High School, Pueblo West High School vs. Pueblo County High School, Pueblo County High School vs. Pueblo West High School
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