Pueblo County High School

1,219 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pueblo County High School, commonly referred to as "County," is a public secondary school located in Pueblo, Colorado, serving the students of the Pueblo County School District 70. Situated at 1050 35th Lane, the school occupies a prominent position in the local community, acting as a hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for its long-standing traditions and maintains a strong focus on preparing students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Pueblo County High School is highly recognized for its competitive athletic programs and robust student activities, which help foster a strong sense of school spirit and community pride among its students and alumni. The campus serves a diverse student body, striving to create an inclusive environment that emphasizes character development and civic responsibility alongside traditional scholastic achievements. As a focal point for the surrounding area, the school remains deeply integrated into the culture of Pueblo, continuously evolving to meet the educational needs of its growing population.

1,219

Total Students

60.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pueblo County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	647
Hispanic	514
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	48

White
647 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
514 (42.2 %)
Two or More
48 (3.9 %)
Black
6 (0.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.3 %)

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 County School District 70
Phone:	(719)948-3352
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 9 351

Grade 10 330

Grade 11 300

Grade 12 238