South High School

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and

1,059 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South High School, located at 1801 Hollywood Drive in Pueblo, Colorado, is a prominent secondary institution within the Pueblo School District 60. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is well-known for its long-standing traditions, school spirit, and its role in fostering academic growth and extracurricular involvement among the youth of Pueblo.

Beyond its academic offerings, South High School is deeply embedded in the civic life of the region. It provides students with a wide array of opportunities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various clubs that encourage personal development and leadership. With its central location and commitment to the success of its students, the school continues to function as a vital educational hub, emphasizing community engagement and the pursuit of excellence in a supportive learning environment.

1,059

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	729
Black	22
Asian	6
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
729 (68.8 %)
White
265 (25.0 %)
Two or More
33 (3.1 %)
Black
22 (2.1 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and
Phone:	(719)549-7255
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,059
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	530
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 340

Grade 10 258

Grade 11 239

Grade 12 222