Swallows Charter Academy High School
Charter School
144 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Swallows Charter Academy (SCA), located in Pueblo West, Colorado, is a K-12 public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, traditional academic environment. As part of the Pueblo County School District 70, the high school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a curriculum centered on core subjects, character development, and college readiness. The school is known for its smaller, community-oriented setting, which allows for closer faculty-student interactions and a structured approach to learning that prioritizes academic discipline and personal accountability.
Beyond its academic requirements, Swallows Charter Academy aims to foster a well-rounded student experience by integrating extracurricular opportunities and a strong school culture. By maintaining a focus on high standards and a consistent educational philosophy, the academy seeks to provide an alternative to the traditional district model for families in the Pueblo West area. The school prides itself on its partnership with parents and the community to ensure that students are not only meeting state benchmarks but are also developing the skills necessary to become contributing members of society.
Beyond its academic requirements, Swallows Charter Academy aims to foster a well-rounded student experience by integrating extracurricular opportunities and a strong school culture. By maintaining a focus on high standards and a consistent educational philosophy, the academy seeks to provide an alternative to the traditional district model for families in the Pueblo West area. The school prides itself on its partnership with parents and the community to ensure that students are not only meeting state benchmarks but are also developing the skills necessary to become contributing members of society.
144
Total Students
7.1
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 91 |
| Hispanic | 39 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White91 (63.2 %)
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Hispanic39 (27.1 %)
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Two or More7 (4.9 %)
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Asian5 (3.5 %)
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American Indian2 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Pueblo County School District 70 |
| Phone: | (719)547-1627 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 144 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 7.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 51 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
44
Grade 10
42
Grade 11
34
Grade 12
24
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 44 |
| Grade 10 | 42 |
| Grade 11 | 34 |
| Grade 12 | 24 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 90 | 62.5% |
| Male | 54 | 37.5% |
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