South High School is the second-oldest high school in Pueblo School District 60 and is located on the south side of Pueblo, Colorado, United States. The school's colors are black and white, and the mascot is the colt.
Serving 115 students in grades 5-8, D60 Online School 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
D60 Online School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
D60 Online School's student population of 115 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Black
School Rankings
D60 Online School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D60 Online School is 0.41, 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
#1676 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
76%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
12%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D60 Online School's ranking?
D60 Online School is ranked #1676 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend D60 Online School?
115 students attend D60 Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of D60 Online School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D60 Online School?
D60 Online School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does D60 Online School offer ?
D60 Online School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is D60 Online School part of?
D60 Online School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
In what neighborhood is D60 Online School located?
D60 Online School is located in the Beulah Heights neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Beulah Heights.
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