Pueblo West High School vs Swallows Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 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
Pueblo West · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
677 students
| Measure | Pueblo West High School Pueblo West, Colorado | Swallows Charter Academy Pueblo West, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 307 | #508 of 993 |
| National rank | #10728 of 16,910 | #29697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,540 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 33% |
| city | Pueblo West | Pueblo West |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swallows Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 41.0).
- •Swallows Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Pueblo West High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Swallows Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 43.4%).
- •Pueblo West High School does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 26.0).
- •Pueblo West High School is the larger school with 1,540 students compared with 677.
- •Pueblo West High School is a public school while Swallows Charter Academy 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?
On the Success Index (US), Swallows Charter Academy ranks higher (43.4 vs 41.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pueblo West High School and Swallows Charter Academy?
About 2.7 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: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pueblo West High School and Swallows Charter Academy rank in Colorado?
Pueblo West High School is 189th of 307 and Swallows Charter Academy is 508th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).