Pueblo West High School vs Swallows Charter Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pueblo West High School
Pueblo West · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,540 students
Swallows Charter Academy High School
Pueblo West · Charter high · Grades 9–12
178 students
| Measure | Pueblo West High School Pueblo West, Colorado | Swallows Charter Academy High School Pueblo West, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 307 | #195 of 307 |
| National rank | #10728 of 16,910 | #10857 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,540 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 29.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 24.5% |
| city | Pueblo West | Pueblo West |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.0 vs 40.5).
- •Pueblo West High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24.5%).
- •Pueblo West High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44.5%).
- •Swallows Charter Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 43.4%).
- •Pueblo West High School does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 29.7).
- •Pueblo West High School is the larger school with 1,540 students compared with 178.
- •Pueblo West High School is a public school while Swallows Charter Academy High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pueblo West High School better than Swallows Charter Academy High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pueblo West High School and Swallows Charter Academy High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pueblo West and Pueblo West in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pueblo West High School: 1,540. Swallows Charter Academy High School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pueblo West High School and Swallows Charter Academy High School rank in Colorado?
Pueblo West High School is 189th of 307 and Swallows Charter Academy High School is 195th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).