Serving 178 students in grades 9-12, Swallows Charter Academy High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swallows Charter Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Swallows Charter Academy High School's student population of 178 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Red and Blue
School Motto
EMPOWER, EVOLVE, EXCEL: EDUCATING WITH EXCELLENCE
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Swallows Charter Academy High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swallows Charter Academy High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
White
59%
49%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swallows Charter Academy High School's ranking?
Swallows Charter Academy High School is ranked #309 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Swallows Charter Academy High School often compared to?
Swallows Charter Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pueblo County High School, Pueblo West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swallows Charter Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Swallows Charter Academy High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Swallows Charter Academy High School?
178 students attend Swallows Charter Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Swallows Charter Academy High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swallows Charter Academy High School?
Swallows Charter Academy High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swallows Charter Academy High School offer ?
Swallows Charter Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swallows Charter Academy High School part of?
Swallows Charter Academy High School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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