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Best Pueblo Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 15,601 students in Pueblo, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pueblo, CO are Swallows Charter Academy High School, Pueblo Youth Service Center and Alamosa Online. 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 12% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Pueblo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Pueblo, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 56%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pueblo County 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 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Pueblo, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swallows Charter Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Civic Center Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-1627
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Pueblo Youth Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1406 West 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Alamosa Online
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
209 Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81011
(719) 589-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Pueblo County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1050 35th Lane
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Pueblo Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
694 E Spalding Ave
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 467-6100
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Pueblo West High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
661 Capistrano Drive
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,540 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Centennial High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Montview Dirve
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 549-7337
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
East High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Mac Neil Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
South High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Hollywood Drive
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7255
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
216 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Academy Of Las Animas Online School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Lake Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Gr: 6-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
70 Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Lane 28
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 295-6518
Gr: K-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Paragon Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 423-3570
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 West 18th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Gr: K-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pueblo, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pueblo, CO include Swallows Charter Academy High School, Pueblo Youth Service Center and Alamosa Online.
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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pueblo are often viewed compared to one another?

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