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Pueblo County School District 70

Colorado · Public School District
25
Schools
10,271
Students
$13,400
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
45.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
92.9%
Graduation Rate
+6.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pueblo County School District 70 is a public school district in Colorado serving 10,271 students across 25 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 7 middle, 4 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 92.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,400 is near the national average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (25)
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beulah Middle School06–0846
Craver Middle School06–08171
Liberty Point International School06–08468
Pleasant View Middle School06–08387
Sky View Middle School06–08577
The Connect Charter SchoolCharter06–08261
Vineland Middle School06–08313
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Pueblo County High School09–121,219
Pueblo West High School09–121,484
Rye High School09–12266
Swallows Charter Academy High SchoolCharter09–12144
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
70 OnlineKG–12163
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,400Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
32%
State
53.2%
Local (property tax)
31.7%
Federal
15.1%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
10,271
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.9%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.9% graduation rate — 6.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 25 schools including 4 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pueblo County School District 70?
Pueblo County School District 70 has 25 public schools, serving a total of 10,271 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pueblo County School District 70?
The graduation rate is 92.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pueblo County School District 70 spend per student?
Pueblo County School District 70 spends $13,400 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pueblo County School District 70?
46% of students in Pueblo County School District 70 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pueblo County School District 70?
Yes — 4 of the 25 schools in Pueblo County School District 70 are charter schools.
What grade levels does Pueblo County School District 70 serve?
Pueblo County School District 70 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pueblo County School District 70?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pueblo County School District 70 is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.