Pueblo West High School

661 CAPISTRANO DRIVE
PUEBLO WEST, CO 81007

1,540 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pueblo West High School, located in the unincorporated community of Pueblo West, Colorado, serves as a primary educational anchor for the surrounding region. As part of the Pueblo County School District 70, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. The facility itself is situated on a spacious campus, providing a variety of resources, including athletic fields and modern classrooms, designed to support both rigorous curricula and a diverse range of extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Pueblo West High School plays a significant role in the local community culture. The school is well-regarded for its spirited athletics programs and student organizations, which help promote school pride and community engagement. By balancing a commitment to student achievement with a focus on extracurricular development, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded student body, maintaining its reputation as a key institution within the Pueblo County educational system.

1,540

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pueblo West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	809
Hispanic	590
Black	12
Asian	13
Two or More	110
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
809 (52.5%)
Hispanic
590 (38.3%)
Two or More
110 (7.1%)
Asian
13 (0.8%)
Black
12 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

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)547-8050
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	609
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 9 400

Grade 10 378

Grade 11 380

Grade 12 382