Is South High School a good school?

South High School ranks in the bottom 16.6% of Colorado high schools.

How many students attend South High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 895 students attended South High School.

What is the racial makeup of South High School?

Students at South High School are 67% Hispanic, 27% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into South High School?

South High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Beulah Heights Elementary School Elementary : Goodnight Elementary School Elementary : Highland Park Elementary School Elementary : South Park Elementary School Elementary : Sunset Park Elementary School Middle : Pueblo Academy of Arts Middle : Roncalli Stem Academy

South High School

Summary:

South High School is a public high school in Pueblo, Colorado, serving 1,059 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pueblo School District No. 60, which is ranked 104 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South High School stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (68.84%) and students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (65.06%), indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Colorado high schools, with lower performance on standardized tests compared to state and district averages, particularly in mathematics. Over the past few years, the school has seen a decline in enrollment and a shift in its racial makeup, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students.

While South High School struggles academically, the nearby schools in the Pueblo County School District 70 and Pueblo School District No. 60 also perform below the state average on standardized tests, suggesting that the challenges faced by South High School may be systemic within the broader Pueblo area. Additionally, the presence of Paragon Learning Center, a virtual high school located less than half a mile from South High School, provides an alternative educational option for students in the area, though Paragon Learning Center also struggles academically.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1801 Hollywood Drive
Pueblo, CO 81005-2511

(719) 549-7255

District: Pueblo School District No. 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
291^st of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,534

Feeder schools for South High School:

Elementary:	Beulah Heights Elementary School
	Goodnight Elementary School
	Highland Park Elementary School
	South Park Elementary School
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	Sunset Park Elementary School
Middle:	Pueblo Academy of Arts
	Roncalli Stem Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 895

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.9%

White:

26.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South High School ranks worse than 83.4% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.9%), White (26.9%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South High School is 19.3, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60. (See more...)

Compare South High School employs 46.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South High School is $12,534. 3 high schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South High School 291^st of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See South High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Pueblo School District No. 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo School District No. 60 104^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South High School

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Rank History for all students at South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	50.28	150^th	279	46.2%
2005	45.55	159^th	280	43.2%
2006	55.01	140^th	286	51.0%
2007	43.13	186^th	298	37.6%
2008	38.99	202^nd	301	32.9%
2009	41.86	197^th	310	36.5%
2010	48.46	186^th	327	43.1%
2011	38.77	224^th	337	33.5%
2012	31.72	237^th	334	29.0%
2013	27.94	252^nd	349	27.8%
2014	32.76	264^th	369	28.5%
2015	34.27	179^th	292	38.7%
2016	19.70	196^th	255	23.1%
2017	17.49	207^th	256	19.1%
2018	29.05	259^th	388	33.2%
2019	25.94	294^th	411	28.5%
2021	13.50	178^th	210	15.2%
2022	16.09	181^st	221	18.1%
2023	23.52	264^th	349	24.4%
2024	17.71	291^st	349	16.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	24.51	149^th	188	20.7%
2022	32.72	142^nd	203	30.0%
2023	35.30	135^th	200	32.5%
2024	21.45	169^th	211	19.9%

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Rank History for Female students at South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	17.36	194^th	239	18.8%
2022	27.43	185^th	257	28.0%
2023	20.50	204^th	254	19.7%
2024	14.15	219^th	257	14.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.99	86^th	118	27.1%
2023	28.42	113^th	135	16.3%

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Rank History for Male students at South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	21.97	180^th	240	25.0%
2022	22.34	185^th	253	26.9%
2023	22.43	192^nd	252	23.8%
2024	20.57	198^th	256	22.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	29.92	122^nd	181	32.6%
2022	35.51	126^th	205	38.5%
2023	32.04	128^th	198	35.4%
2024	31.60	128^th	199	35.7%

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Rank History for White students at South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	17.17	191^st	225	15.1%
2022	14.58	202^nd	228	11.4%
2023	14.44	210^th	234	10.3%
2024	8.42	214^th	229	6.6%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1035	48	4	594	1	n/a	n/a	1682
1989	944	46	7	553	2	n/a	n/a	1552
1990	941	41	4	550	1	n/a	n/a	1537
1991	852	42	6	581	2	n/a	n/a	1483
1992	828	35	2	594	0	n/a	n/a	1459
1993	856	30	1	560	2	n/a	n/a	1449
1994	791	22	6	536	2	n/a	n/a	1357
1995	815	28	6	512	4	n/a	n/a	1365
1996	815	28	6	512	4	n/a	n/a	1365
1997	882	30	6	526	7	n/a	n/a	1451
1998	848	36	6	519	7	n/a	n/a	1416
1999	806	27	8	503	4	n/a	n/a	1348
2000	818	19	7	475	12	n/a	n/a	1331
2001	797	23	8	502	17	n/a	n/a	1347
2002	831	24	9	500	23	n/a	n/a	1387
2003	831	24	9	500	23	n/a	n/a	1387
2004	792	26	7	531	29	n/a	n/a	1385
2005	778	34	11	555	24	n/a	n/a	1402
2006	742	47	12	559	24	n/a	n/a	1384
2007	714	45	9	554	29	n/a	n/a	1351
2008	702	50	7	637	27	n/a	n/a	1423
2009	680	43	8	633	17	n/a	n/a	1381
2010	702	52	6	596	9	n/a	n/a	1365
2011	654	48	3	635	6	0	7	1353
2012	626	44	3	705	2	2	12	1394
2013	563	37	3	700	2	2	15	1322
2014	534	36	6	758	4	2	15	1355
2015	467	38	6	760	8	1	16	1296
2016	428	26	6	805	7	0	20	1292
2017	408	22	6	707	7	0	24	1174
2018	346	23	6	660	6	1	21	1063
2019	328	30	7	647	6	1	23	1042
2020	289	31	8	588	4	1	22	943
2021	286	24	7	614	3	1	26	961
2022	251	24	6	627	6	1	32	947
2023	265	22	6	729	1	3	33	1059
2024	241	22	3	599	3	3	24	895

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1682	85.6	19.6	n/a
1989	1552	77.9	19.9	13.5
1990	1537	75.3	20.4	19
1991	1483	79.0	18.7	23.5
1992	1459	70.7	20.6	13.9
1993	1449	72.0	20.1	13
1994	1357	68.0	20.0	14.8
1995	1365	68.0	20.1	17.7
1996	1365	68.0	20.1	17.7
1997	1451	65.0	22.3	15.8
1998	1416	67.5	21.0	17.9
1999	1348	69.6	19.4	18.8
2000	1331	61.0	21.8	26.6
2001	1347	61.4	21.9	26.9
2002	1387	66.3	20.9	24.2
2003	1387	66.3	20.9	24.2
2004	1385	67.4	20.5	30
2005	1402	67.1	20.9	33.1
2006	1384	69.5	19.9	38.3
2007	1351	66.3	20.4	43.9
2008	1423	62.5	22.8	45.5
2009	1381	69.3	19.9	45.4
2010	1365	68.3	19.9	49.2
2011	1353	66.3	20.3	47.5
2012	1394	66.4	20.9	47.5
2013	1322	67.1	19.6	50.8
2014	1355	65.0	20.8	50.5
2015	1296	62.0	20.9	51.1
2016	1292	67.0	19.2	49.7
2017	1174	65.3	17.9	60.5
2018	1063	59.5	17.8	64.5
2019	1042	54.2	19.2	71.5
2020	943	49.5	19.0	55.9
2021	961	48.9	19.6	62.2
2022	947	49.2	19.2	64.9
2023	1059	50.2	21.0	65.1
2024	895	46.1	19.3	75.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1682	85.6	19.6	n/a
1989	1552	77.9	19.9	13.5
1990	1537	75.3	20.4	19
1991	1483	79.0	18.7	23.5
1992	1459	70.7	20.6	13.9
1993	1449	72.0	20.1	13
1994	1357	68.0	20.0	14.8
1995	1365	68.0	20.1	17.7
1996	1365	68.0	20.1	17.7
1997	1451	65.0	22.3	15.8
1998	1416	67.5	21.0	17.9
1999	1348	69.6	19.4	18.8
2000	1331	61.0	21.8	26.6
2001	1347	61.4	21.9	26.9
2002	1387	66.3	20.9	24.2
2003	1387	66.3	20.9	24.2
2004	1385	67.4	20.5	30
2005	1402	67.1	20.9	33.1
2006	1384	69.5	19.9	38.3
2007	1351	66.3	20.4	43.9
2008	1423	62.5	22.8	45.5
2009	1381	69.3	19.9	45.4
2010	1365	68.3	19.9	49.2
2011	1353	66.3	20.3	47.5
2012	1394	66.4	20.9	47.5
2013	1322	67.1	19.6	50.8
2014	1355	65.0	20.8	50.5
2015	1296	62.0	20.9	51.1
2016	1292	67.0	19.2	49.7
2017	1174	65.3	17.9	60.5
2018	1063	59.5	17.8	64.5
2019	1042	54.2	19.2	71.5
2020	943	49.5	19.0	55.9
2021	961	48.9	19.6	62.2
2022	947	49.2	19.2	64.9
2023	1059	50.2	21.0	65.1
2024	895	46.1	19.3	75.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,033
2020	$12,326
2021	$11,068
2022	$12,151
2023	$12,534

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 294^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 264^th of 349 High schools	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1042	1059	1.6%
African American	30	22	26.7%
American Indian	6	1	83.3%
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	647	729	12.7%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	328	265	19.2%
Two or More Races	23	33	43.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.5%	65.1%	6.4%

Schools Near South High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
South High School	Public	9-12	1801 Hollywood Drive	Pueblo	81005	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7255	895	46	19.3	75.5%	241 (26.9%)	22 (2.5%)	599 (66.9%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	24 (2.7%)	17.7	291^st of 349 public high schools	16.6%		23.5	264^th of 349 public high schools	24.4%	27	48.0	11.0	46.0	11.0	41.0	15.0		15.2	$12,534
Paragon Learning Center	Public, Virtual	9-12	3000 Lakeview Avenue	Pueblo	81005	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	Yes	Yes	(719) 423-3570	469	19	25.3	90.4%	87 (18.6%)	3 (0.6%)	365 (77.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	19.7	282^nd of 349 public high schools	19.2%		6.8	325^th of 349 public high schools	6.9%	43	51.0		58.0		25.0				$12,514
Academy of Las Animas Online School	Public, Virtual	6-12	2001 Lake Ave	Pueblo	81004	Pueblo County	Las Animas School District No. Re-1	No	No	Yes	Yes	(800) 808-0718	512	12	43.7		89 (17.4%)	13 (2.5%)	408 (79.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8.8	320^th of 349 public high schools	8.3%					(n/a)	36.0		31.0		30.0		10.4		$16,224
Central High School	Public	9-12	216 East Orman Avenue	Pueblo	81004	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7300	1,053	42	24.7	75.0%	217 (20.6%)	15 (1.4%)	787 (74.7%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.4%)	15.3	296^th of 349 public high schools	15.2%					(n/a)	43.0	12.0	45.0	15.0	35.0	12.0		15.9	$12,954
GOAL Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	304 S. Victoria Ave	Pueblo	81003	Pueblo County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	Yes	No	(877) 776-4625	6,142	213	28.8		2,427 (39.5%)	219 (3.6%)	3,044 (49.6%)	24 (0.4%)	92 (1.5%)	24 (0.4%)	312 (5.1%)	8.6	322^nd of 349 public high schools	7.7%		6.7	327^th of 349 public high schools	6.3%	5	39.0	3.0	43.0	7.0	24.0	2.0		9.2	$8,827
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	2525 Montview Dirve	Pueblo	81008	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7337	824	50	16.5	71.6%	214 (26.0%)	22 (2.7%)	552 (67.0%)	10 (1.2%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.5%)	16.6	292^nd of 349 public high schools	16.3%		27.7	245^th of 349 public high schools	29.8%	47	47.0	16.0	44.0	19.0	33.0			11.3	$14,712
East High School	Public	9-12	9 Mac Neil Road	Pueblo	81001	Pueblo County	Pueblo School District No. 60	No	No	No	No	(719) 549-7222	1,024	53	19.4	82.8%	158 (15.4%)	19 (1.9%)	822 (80.3%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.5%)	14.4	300^th of 349 public high schools	14.0%		22.5	268^th of 349 public high schools	23.2%	32	48.0	9.0	38.0	16.0	36.0	9.0		17.8	$12,962
Swallows Charter Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	101 Civic Center Drive	Pueblo West	81007	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 547-1627	170	9	19.3	31.2%	105 (61.8%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (27.6%)	3 (1.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.6%)	71.2	89^th of 349 public high schools	74.5%		75.8	81^st of 349 public high schools	76.8%	8	85.0	40.0	87.0	35.0	78.0			35.9	$13,678
Pueblo West High School	Public	9-12	661 Capistrano Drive	Pueblo West	81007	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	No	(719) 547-8050	1,503	73	20.5	44.9%	791 (52.6%)	12 (0.8%)	574 (38.2%)	13 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	105 (7.0%)	44.2	180^th of 349 public high schools	48.4%		38.9	203^rd of 349 public high schools	41.8%	23	64.0	29.0	68.0	32.0	56.0	24.0		22.7	$11,778
Pueblo County High School	Public	9-12	1050 35th Lane	Pueblo	81006	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	No	(719) 948-3352	1,194	60	20.0	55.4%	616 (51.6%)	7 (0.6%)	519 (43.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.0%)	44.2	181^st of 349 public high schools	48.1%		42.9	190^th of 349 public high schools	45.6%	9	62.0	28.0	66.0	40.0	51.0	24.0		25.0	$11,409

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South High School

Student/Teacher Ratio South High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for South High School

Impact of COVID-19 on South High School

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Schools Near South High School