Serving 996 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 996 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy's student population of 996 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
996 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1719 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
86%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
12%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy is ranked #1719 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Irving Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy?
996 students attend Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy?
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy offer ?
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy part of?
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
In what neighborhood is Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy located?
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy is located in the West Side neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in West Side.
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