Paragon Learning Center

Summary:

Paragon Learning Center is a public virtual high school located in Pueblo, Colorado, serving grades 9-12. With a student population of 412, the school has a predominantly Hispanic student body (around 74%) and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (around 86% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

Academically, Paragon Learning Center consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Colorado high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the SAT, PSAT, and CMAS, is significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 58% statewide and 34% in the Pueblo School District No. 60. The school's high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 22.4 to 29.4 in recent years, may also contribute to its academic challenges.

When compared to the nearby traditional and charter high schools in the Pueblo County School District 70 and Pueblo School District No. 60, such as Pueblo County High School, Pueblo West High School, and Centennial High School, Paragon Learning Center stands out as a consistently underperforming school, both academically and in terms of its student demographics. The challenges faced by Paragon Learning Center may be rooted in a combination of socioeconomic factors, racial disparities, and the unique challenges of operating as a virtual school.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

3000 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005-2423

(719) 423-3570

District: Pueblo School District No. 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
282^nd of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,514

Student/teacher ratio: 25.3

Number of students: 469

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.8%

White:

18.6%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paragon Learning Center ranks worse than 80.8% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.66. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Paragon Learning Center 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 Paragon Learning Center has the smallest high school student body size in the Pueblo School District No. 60. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.8%), White (18.6%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pueblo School District No. 60. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paragon Learning Center is 25.3, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60! (See more...)

Compare Paragon Learning Center employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paragon Learning Center is $12,514, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Pueblo School District No. 60!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paragon Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Paragon Learning Center 282^nd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Paragon Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic 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 Paragon Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Paragon Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	6.12	385^th	411	6.3%
2023	6.81	325^th	349	6.9%
2024	19.66	282^nd	349	19.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paragon Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.29	190^th	203	6.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Paragon Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	14.20	216^th	257	16.0%
2023	12.18	226^th	254	11.0%
2024	14.02	220^th	257	14.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Paragon Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	3.29	251^st	253	0.8%
2024	16.92	214^th	256	16.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paragon Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.48	182^nd	198	8.1%
2024	25.46	144^th	199	27.6%

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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 Paragon Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	9	1	0	26	1	0	3	40
2019	29	1	0	55	0	0	4	89
2020	58	3	0	121	1	0	4	187
2021	64	2	0	194	1	0	8	269
2022	77	7	0	266	1	1	12	364
2023	77	9	0	305	2	1	18	412
2024	87	3	1	365	1	1	11	469

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 Paragon Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	40	8.0	4.9	85
2019	89	7.8	11.3	92.1
2020	187	10.8	17.3	84.5
2021	269	12.0	22.4	86.2
2022	364	13.0	28.0	85.2
2023	412	14.0	29.4	86.7
2024	469	18.5	25.3	90.4

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 Paragon Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	40	8.0	4.9	85
2019	89	7.8	11.3	92.1
2020	187	10.8	17.3	84.5
2021	269	12.0	22.4	86.2
2022	364	13.0	28.0	85.2
2023	412	14.0	29.4	86.7
2024	469	18.5	25.3	90.4

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 Paragon Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,849
2020	$12,123
2021	$9,338
2022	$11,081
2023	$12,514

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paragon Learning Center

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 385^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 325^th of 349 High schools	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	89	412	362.9%
African American	1	9	800%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	55	305	454.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	29	77	165.5%
Two or More Races	4	18	350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.1%	86.7%	5.5%

Schools Near Paragon Learning Center

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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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Paragon Learning Center

What is the racial makeup of Paragon Learning Center?

Students at Paragon Learning Center are 78% Hispanic, 19% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Paragon Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Paragon Learning Center.

Is Paragon Learning Center a good school?

Paragon Learning Center ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Colorado high schools.

What district is Paragon Learning Center in?

Pueblo School District No. 60

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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