Swallows Charter Academy High School

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:
89th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,678 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  144

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
Hispanic:
27.1%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.18. (See more...)
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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.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Swallows Charter Academy High School has the largest high school student body size in the Pueblo County School District 70.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swallows Charter Academy High School is $13,678, which is the 2nd 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 89th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Swallows Charter Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pueblo County School District 70:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo County School District 70 57th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 78.12 61st 327 81.3%
2011 73.88 81st 337 76.0%
2012 65.72 122nd 334 63.5%
2013 67.76 110th 349 68.5%
2014 66.67 107th 369 71.0%
2015 80.72 19th 292 93.5%
2018 66.12 109th 388 71.9%
2019 67.91 113th 411 72.5%
2023 75.75 81st 349 76.8%
2024 71.18 89th 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 29th 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 34th 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 93rd 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 81st 234 65.4%
2024 71.04 67th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2009 79 3 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2010 133 3 0 34 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2011 103 1 1 60 1 0 3 0 169
2012 100 2 1 47 1 0 2 0 153
2013 89 4 1 38 2 0 1 0 135
2014 104 4 2 34 3 0 0 0 147
2015 95 3 2 29 1 0 2 0 132
2016 105 1 5 32 1 0 3 0 147
2017 112 0 3 37 0 0 2 0 154
2018 107 0 5 42 2 0 4 0 160
2019 106 0 4 39 1 0 3 0 153
2020 107 0 4 33 1 0 4 0 149
2021 101 0 4 37 2 1 4 0 149
2022 104 2 5 35 1 0 5 0 152
2023 91 0 5 39 2 0 7 0 144

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

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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

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

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

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YearTotal 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 113th of 411 High schoolsRanks 81st of 349 High schools
 4.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students153144
 5.9%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic3939
Pacific Islander00
White10691
 14.2%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.1%22.9%
 9.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Swallows Charter Academy High School

Students at Swallows Charter Academy High School are 63% White, 27% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 144 students attended Swallows Charter Academy High School.

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


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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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