Paragon Learning Center

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

412 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Paragon Learning Center, located at 3000 Lakeview Avenue in Pueblo, Colorado, functions as an alternative educational facility within the Pueblo School District 60 system. The center is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering specialized programs that cater to diverse academic and social-emotional needs. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the school aims to help students who have struggled in conventional settings re-engage with their education and work toward high school graduation.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Paragon Learning Center emphasizes a supportive culture aimed at fostering personal accountability and college or career readiness. The staff works closely with students to create personalized pathways that address specific learning barriers, ensuring that each student receives the attention necessary to succeed. By providing a structured yet flexible atmosphere, the center serves as a critical resource for the Pueblo community, helping students build the confidence and skills required to achieve their long-term goals.

412

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

29.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paragon Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	305
Black	9
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
305 (74.0 %)
White
77 (18.7 %)
Two or More
18 (4.4 %)
Black
9 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and
Phone:	(719)423-3570
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 34

Grade 10 78

Grade 11 118

Grade 12 182