Serving 1,484 students in grades 9-12, Pueblo West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pueblo West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pueblo West High School's student population of 1,484 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pueblo West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pueblo West High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pueblo West High School's ranking?
Pueblo West High School is ranked #799 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pueblo West High School often compared to?
Pueblo West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pueblo County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pueblo West High School?
The graduation rate of Pueblo West High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pueblo West High School?
1,484 students attend Pueblo West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pueblo West High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pueblo West High School?
Pueblo West High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pueblo West High School offer ?
Pueblo West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pueblo West High School part of?
Pueblo West High School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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