Central High School

Central High School is a well-populated four-year high school in PUEBLO, Colorado, operated by Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and. The school enrolls 1,145 students in grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Colorado's public schools average about 627 students each, so Central High School sits 83% larger than that benchmark.

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and runs 34 schools in total, collectively educating 14,351 students. Central High School is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Central High School shows that Hispanic students make up the majority at 74%; the rest reads as 21% White, 2% multiracial, 2% Black. That is noticeably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 42%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Central High School has 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 23.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.9:1, putting Central High School higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 65% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

With demographic context factored in, Central High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 27.1%; this one delivers 16.6%.

In the broader community, Pueblo County reports that median household income runs about $64,010, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Central High School is one of 66 public schools in Pueblo County (combined enrollment of about 32,254 students).

Bessemer Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Central High School at 5th of 7; the average score across the group is 26.4%.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Central High School has ticked up 46%, going from 785 students in 2018 to 1,145 in 2025. Class-load math has grew: from 18.1:1 in 2018 to 23.5:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the Central High School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.