Swallows Charter Academy High School

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Swallows Charter Academy High School ranks 89 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Swallows Charter Academy High School is a public charter high school in Pueblo West, Colorado that serves 144 students in grades 9-12. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, outperforming the surrounding Pueblo County School District 70 and the state of Colorado on key academic metrics.

Swallows Charter Academy High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students scoring significantly higher than their peers on standardized tests like the CMAS/Science, SAT, and PSAT9. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to nearby schools. However, Swallows Charter Academy High School is still able to effectively serve students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 29th out of 211 Colorado high schools for its performance with low-income students.

While Swallows Charter Academy High School has a higher percentage of White students compared to the surrounding Pueblo School District No. 60 schools, it still performs well with this subgroup, ranking 67th out of 229 Colorado high schools. This indicates that the school is able to provide a high-quality education to students of various racial backgrounds, setting it apart from nearby public high schools like Pueblo West High School and East High School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

101 Civic Center Drive
Pueblo West, CO 81007

(719) 547-1627

District: Pueblo County School District 70

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,678

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 170

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.8%

Hispanic:

27.6%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Swallows Charter Academy High School ranks better than 74.5% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Pueblo County School District 70! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Swallows Charter Academy 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 Swallows Charter Academy High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Pueblo County School District 70. Racial makeup is: White (61.8%), Hispanic (27.6%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pueblo County School District 70. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swallows Charter Academy High School is 19.3, which is the 2^nd best among 4 high schools in the Pueblo County School District 70. (See more...)

Compare Swallows Charter Academy High School employs 8.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swallows Charter Academy High School is $13,678, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 high schools in the Pueblo County School District 70.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Swallows Charter Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Swallows Charter Academy High School 89^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Swallows Charter Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Pueblo County School District 70:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo County School District 70 57^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Swallows Charter Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Swallows Charter Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	78.12	61^st	327	81.3%
2011	73.88	81^st	337	76.0%
2012	65.72	122^nd	334	63.5%
2013	67.76	110^th	349	68.5%
2014	66.67	107^th	369	71.0%
2015	80.72	19^th	292	93.5%
2018	66.12	109^th	388	71.9%
2019	67.91	113^th	411	72.5%
2023	75.75	81^st	349	76.8%
2024	71.18	89^th	349	74.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Swallows Charter Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.71	29^th	211	86.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Swallows Charter Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.99	34^th	257	86.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Swallows Charter Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.29	93^rd	256	63.7%

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Rank History for White students at Swallows Charter Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.68	81^st	234	65.4%
2024	71.04	67^th	229	70.7%

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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 Swallows Charter Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	79	3	4	20	0	n/a	n/a	106
2010	133	3	0	34	1	n/a	n/a	171
2011	103	1	1	60	1	0	3	169
2012	100	2	1	47	1	0	2	153
2013	89	4	1	38	2	0	1	135
2014	104	4	2	34	3	0	0	147
2015	95	3	2	29	1	0	2	132
2016	105	1	5	32	1	0	3	147
2017	112	0	3	37	0	0	2	154
2018	107	0	5	42	2	0	4	160
2019	106	0	4	39	1	0	3	153
2020	107	0	4	33	1	0	4	149
2021	101	0	4	37	2	1	4	149
2022	104	2	5	35	1	0	5	152
2023	91	0	5	39	2	0	7	144
2024	105	0	3	47	2	0	13	170

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 Swallows Charter Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	106	6.6	16.1	21.7
2010	171	8.3	20.5	24.6
2011	169	5.1	32.6	20.1
2012	153	4.9	31.0	22.2
2013	135	6.4	21.0	27.4
2014	147	7.2	20.3	23.1
2015	132	6.0	22.0	27.3
2016	147	6.0	24.5	31.3
2017	154	7.7	20.0	29.2
2018	160	6.2	25.6	25
2019	153	6.3	23.9	13.1
2020	149	5.7	26.0	18.1
2021	149	5.3	27.8	22.8
2022	152	5.7	26.6	18.4
2023	144	7.0	20.3	22.9
2024	170	8.7	19.3	31.2

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 Swallows Charter Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	106	6.6	16.1	21.7
2010	171	8.3	20.5	24.6
2011	169	5.1	32.6	20.1
2012	153	4.9	31.0	22.2
2013	135	6.4	21.0	27.4
2014	147	7.2	20.3	23.1
2015	132	6.0	22.0	27.3
2016	147	6.0	24.5	31.3
2017	154	7.7	20.0	29.2
2018	160	6.2	25.6	25
2019	153	6.3	23.9	13.1
2020	149	5.7	26.0	18.1
2021	149	5.3	27.8	22.8
2022	152	5.7	26.6	18.4
2023	144	7.0	20.3	22.9
2024	170	8.7	19.3	31.2

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 Swallows Charter Academy High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,368
2020	$11,481
2021	$17,564
2022	$11,338
2023	$13,678

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Swallows Charter Academy High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 113^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 81^st of 349 High schools	4.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	153	144	5.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	39	39
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	106	91	14.2%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.1%	22.9%	9.8%

Schools Near Swallows Charter Academy 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Swallows Charter Academy High School

Is Swallows Charter Academy High School a good school?

Swallows Charter Academy High School ranks 89^th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Swallows Charter Academy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 170 students attended Swallows Charter Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Swallows Charter Academy High School?

Students at Swallows Charter Academy High School are 62% White, 28% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Swallows Charter Academy High School in?

Pueblo County School District 70

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