Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

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Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy is an alternative public charter school in Pueblo, Colorado, serving 996 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the surrounding area and the state average.

However, Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy consistently underperforms the Pueblo School District No. 60 and the state of Colorado on standardized tests, including CMAS, SAT, and PSAT assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.8% of Chavez/Huerta students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 25.8% for the district and 44.1% for Colorado. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.27% to 83.78% over the past three years, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

While Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this advantage does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. Nearby schools, such as Pueblo Classical Academy, a public charter school in the Pueblo County School District 70, appear to outperform Chavez/Huerta in several academic areas, suggesting that the charter school model may be more effective in this context. The school's underperformance indicates the need for targeted interventions and a deeper examination of the factors contributing to the challenges faced by Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 2500 West 18th Street
       Pueblo, CO  81003-1152


(719) 295-1623

District: Pueblo School District No. 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
924th of 943 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,071 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  996

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.1%
White:
11.5%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.3% Help


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Compare Details Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 98% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 96.1% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 92% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy is $14,071.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy 924th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy 466th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy 321st of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Pueblo School District No. 60:

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


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Rank History for Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.14 42nd 808 94.8%
2005 92.62 15th 823 98.2%
2006 87.37 64th 829 92.3%
2007 74.90 205th 852 75.9%
2008 55.65 423rd 849 50.2%
2009 54.55 434th 872 50.2%
2010 35.99 637th 925 31.1%
2011 35.54 647th 935 30.8%
2012 36.38 642nd 935 31.3%
2013 46.21 547th 954 42.7%
2014 32.49 677th 962 29.6%
2015 10.79 892nd 938 4.9%
2016 10.73 862nd 914 5.7%
2017 6.37 920th 929 1.0%
2018 6.29 909th 917 0.9%
2019 5.65 960th 965 0.5%
2022 8.12 898th 921 2.5%
2023 8.06 910th 933 2.5%
2024 6.73 924th 943 2.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.67 330th 332 0.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.10 690th 690 0.0%
2019 4.17 757th 758 0.1%
2022 5.13 593rd 595 0.3%
2024 6.06 674th 684 1.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.06 693rd 693 0.0%
2019 7.61 747th 764 2.2%
2022 14.46 527th 594 11.3%
2024 5.26 675th 683 1.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.78 148th 153 3.3%
2024 10.64 237th 242 2.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.13 14th 336 95.8%
2005 83.47 46th 340 86.5%
2006 78.42 62nd 346 82.1%
2007 71.00 91st 360 74.7%
2008 59.01 147th 362 59.4%
2009 66.22 119th 377 68.4%
2010 41.40 260th 409 36.4%
2011 39.32 272nd 422 35.5%
2012 25.32 334th 425 21.4%
2013 28.49 345th 454 24.0%
2014 36.10 302nd 461 34.5%
2015 16.35 384th 436 11.9%
2016 13.49 367th 400 8.3%
2017 6.79 420th 424 0.9%
2018 9.04 400th 418 4.3%
2019 6.41 450th 458 1.7%
2022 9.23 423rd 448 5.6%
2023 9.97 456th 480 5.0%
2024 8.23 466th 485 3.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.32 179th 197 9.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.52 352nd 352 0.0%
2022 6.11 319th 326 2.1%
2023 9.87 333rd 363 8.3%
2024 8.18 337th 350 3.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.56 331st 343 3.5%
2022 14.30 289th 328 11.9%
2023 10.63 335th 356 5.9%
2024 8.06 348th 357 2.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.32 154th 169 8.9%
2023 18.22 170th 198 14.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 52.21 177th 349 49.3%
2014 40.31 236th 369 36.0%
2015 25.73 211th 292 27.7%
2018 35.69 234th 388 39.7%
2019 29.00 281st 411 31.6%
2023 11.36 311th 349 10.9%
2024 8.81 321st 349 8.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.48 174th 203 14.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.82 237th 257 7.8%
2023 12.45 223rd 254 12.2%
2024 7.12 238th 257 7.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.11 220th 253 13.0%
2023 6.87 238th 252 5.6%
2024 10.47 231st 256 9.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.73 184th 205 10.2%
2023 12.97 180th 198 9.1%
2024 12.69 178th 199 10.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 109 1 0 289 8 n/a n/a 0 407
2003 109 1 0 289 8 n/a n/a 0 407
2004 119 2 1 323 10 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 143 7 1 397 7 n/a n/a 0 555
2006 137 6 2 441 5 n/a n/a 0 591
2007 166 9 2 617 5 n/a n/a 0 799
2008 231 18 11 833 11 n/a n/a 0 1104
2009 226 24 8 916 10 n/a n/a 0 1184
2010 209 24 14 879 9 n/a n/a 0 1135
2011 214 17 7 621 6 2 2 0 869
2012 114 13 2 775 3 2 14 0 923
2013 151 16 7 1013 5 3 9 0 1204
2014 126 15 8 947 8 3 8 0 1115
2015 133 13 6 837 8 4 3 0 1004
2016 125 9 3 881 7 6 2 0 1033
2017 117 12 4 850 8 6 3 0 1000
2018 116 17 4 774 7 7 2 0 927
2019 120 13 6 769 3 4 2 0 917
2020 130 12 4 873 4 2 1 0 1026
2021 129 9 2 864 4 2 1 0 1011
2022 121 5 7 884 5 2 1 0 1025
2023 115 8 5 858 2 2 6 0 996

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 Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 407 38.7 10.5 58
2003 407 38.7 10.5 58
2004 455 31.1 14.6 62.4
2005 555 33.8 16.4 63.4
2006 591 36.3 16.3 61.8
2007 799 44.4 18.0 60.7
2008 1104 57.1 19.3 64.2
2009 1184 64.3 18.4 59.7
2010 1135 72.8 15.5 77.6
2011 869 64.6 13.4 59.7
2012 923 59.9 15.3 72
2013 1204 79.3 15.1 76.7
2014 1115 76.3 14.5 74.4
2015 1004 70.0 14.3 77.4
2016 1033 64.0 16.1 55.7
2017 1000 57.8 17.2 79.3
2018 927 58.4 15.8 86.2
2019 917 50.4 18.1 85.6
2020 1026 54.8 18.7 81.3
2021 1011 58.5 17.2 83.8
2022 1025 58.6 17.4 77.3
2023 996 56.7 17.5 83.3

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 Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 407 38.7 10.5 58
2003 407 38.7 10.5 58
2004 455 31.1 14.6 62.4
2005 555 33.8 16.4 63.4
2006 591 36.3 16.3 61.8
2007 799 44.4 18.0 60.7
2008 1104 57.1 19.3 64.2
2009 1184 64.3 18.4 59.7
2010 1135 72.8 15.5 77.6
2011 869 64.6 13.4 59.7
2012 923 59.9 15.3 72
2013 1204 79.3 15.1 76.7
2014 1115 76.3 14.5 74.4
2015 1004 70.0 14.3 77.4
2016 1033 64.0 16.1 55.7
2017 1000 57.8 17.2 79.3
2018 927 58.4 15.8 86.2
2019 917 50.4 18.1 85.6
2020 1026 54.8 18.7 81.3
2021 1011 58.5 17.2 83.8
2022 1025 58.6 17.4 77.3
2023 996 56.7 17.5 83.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,613
2020 $9,689
2021 $11,465
2022 $14,635
2023 $14,071

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 960th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 910th of 933 Elementary schools
 1.9%
Ranks 450th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 456th of 480 Middle schools
 3.3%
Ranks 281st of 411 High schoolsRanks 311th of 349 High schools
 20.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy)12.520.9
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)27.622.9
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy)18.814.9
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)27.623.5
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy)8.89.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)33.124.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy)10.315.4
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)36.230.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy)14.915.4
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)28.221.3
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy)10.724.5
 13.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)32.625.3
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
8th Grade Science (Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy)109.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pueblo School District No. 60)17.111.2
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy)17.516.2
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)34.323.3
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy)8.83.8
 5%
   8th Grade Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)16.511.2
 5.3%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy)12.617.4
 4.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pueblo School District No. 60)3224.7
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy)5.75.7
   All Grades Math (Pueblo School District No. 60)19.615.4
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students917996
 8.6%
African American138
 38.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic769858
 11.6%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White120115
 4.2%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.6%83.3%
 2.3%


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Students at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy are 86% Hispanic, 12% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 996 students attended Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy.

Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 2.0% of Colorado alternative schools.


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