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Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

2500 WEST 18TH STREET, PUEBLO, CO 81003Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Charter
996
Students
Total enrolled
$21,498
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 50% vs nat'l
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 996 students in grades KG–12 in PUEBLO, Colorado.
50% above average funding
District spends $21,498 per pupil, 50% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy is a large other in PUEBLO, Colorado, serving grades KG–12 with 996 students. The district invests $21,498 per student — 50% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

996
Total Students
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
83%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution531 male · 465 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility83%
National avg 52% · 830 students
Student Composition
12%
86%
Asian1%
White12%
Hispanic / Latino86%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080612001730

Academic Outcomes at Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 80th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 81003

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,498Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,498
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,459
Student Support$4,085
Administration$2,580
Operations$3,225
Other$2,150
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,498 spent per student, an estimated $9,524 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
29%
State government
55.1%
Local (property tax)
29.0%
Federal programs
15.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,498/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 83% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Goodnight Elementary SchoolPueblo Charter School for the Arts & SciencesBelmont Elementary SchoolMorton Elementary School
+16 more
↓
Middle
W H Heaton Middle SchoolCorwin International Magnet SchoolPueblo Academy of ArtsRisley International Academy of Innovation
+1 more
↓
High School
South High SchoolEast High SchoolCentral High SchoolCentennial High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyPueblo County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictPueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and →
Phone: (719)295-1623
NCES ID: 080612001730
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PUEBLO seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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High
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Mid
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Elem
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Elem
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
2500 WEST 18TH STREET, PUEBLO, CO 81003
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.