For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 7,552 students in 81003, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 81003, CO are Pueblo Youth Service Center and Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 81003 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81003, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81003 have a Graduation Rate of 36%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81003, CO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pueblo Youth Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1406 West 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 253-6025
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 West 18th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Gr: K-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 81003, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 81003, CO include Pueblo Youth Service Center and Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 81003?
3 public high schools are located in 81003.
What is the racial composition of students in 81003?
81003 public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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