Pueblo West High School

Pueblo West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
661 W Capistrano Ave,  Pueblo West, CO
Pueblo County School District
3.9
4.3
1,503 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chris James
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
19.6%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
350:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
52.9%
Hispanic
37.8%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Black
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University Pueblo 374 Students
Colorado State University 349 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 249 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 204 Students
Pueblo Community College 192 Students
University of Northern Colorado 190 Students
University of Colorado Denver 159 Students
University of Denver 138 Students
Colorado Mesa University 129 Students
University of Wyoming 113 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 113 Students
Business 103 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Biology 75 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Engineering 33 Students
Criminology 30 Students
Pre-Law Studies 28 Students
Chemistry 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 327 Reviews
5.0 Alum
1/29/2024
I loved Pueblo West High school! I went to Swallows Charter Academy, and it was so small so having a big school was so nice! I loved their atheltic program super active and good!
4.0 Senior
8/19/2023
My best experiences at highschool are all the clubs I am apart of. There are a wide variety of activities that any type of student can join.
3.0 Senior
2/17/2023
The teachers at PWHS can be nice and inclusive and create a sense of comfortability within school life. Their is plenty of administration and students who make the experience in school less positive. THe academics in the school are also dependent on the teacher you have and how they go about teaching their respective subjects.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
3.0 parent
11/13/2023
Hiring staff here needs more oversight and their staff needs held to higher standards. Sports coaches are condescending and do nothing to teach the kids how to improve. All they know how to do is nitpick and destroy a child's self esteem. They expect the athletes to be at a professional level and th...
5.0 parent
6/12/2022
My kids love it! Great school! A lot of activities and academic programs.
5.0 student
5/9/2019
100 out of 10, Pueblo west is the best school in Pueblo.

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Pueblo West High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pueblo West, CO, in the Pueblo West neighborhood, and is served by the Pueblo County School District in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,503 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Pueblo West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $411,074. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sky View Middle School, Pueblo West Christian Academy, Swallows Charter Academy, and more. Learn more about what Pueblo West has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pueblo West High School.

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