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Pueblo County High School is a public high school that is located in Pueblo, Colorado, United States.

Past Principals

 * Tommy Tucker (1953-1955)
 * Robert Hall (1955-1962)
 * Jerry Ellis (1962-1971)
 * Mike Stefanie (1971-1973)
 * John Klomp (1973-1983)
 * Jim Blane- (1983-1987)
 * Dick Amman- (1987-1999)
 * Chris Gramstorff- (1999-2004)
 * Jose Perea- (2004-2006)
 * John DeLuca- (2006-2010)
 * Terrie Tafoya- (2010-2016)
 * Brian Dilka- (2016-Present)

1950's
Original construction of Pueblo County High School was finished in the spring of 1954 on a plot of what had previously been farmland. At the time, Pueblo County was three simple hallways with one connecting the other two. When County was built, it merged 89 students from three high schools: Avondale, Vineland, and Pleasant View. Students from those schools who had known each other as rivals until that point had a small adjustment period, but were soon good friends with each other. Alumni from the original class of 1954 recall that going to school was the best part of their teenage years. County high welcomed sports including football, basketball, baseball, wrestling, and cheerleading. Along with core classes(English, History, Math, Science), Pueblo county introduced classes foreign to students(welding, photography, home economics, mechanics.)

1970's
Additions to the school were made in the 1970's as a result of a Bond project. Additions included an auditorium, football field and track, commons area, gymnasium, and a swimming pool, and a small auxiliary gym.

1990's
The Pueblo Technical Academy began as a separate school for pueblo county high school in 1994.

2000's+
The School of Engineering and Biomedical Sciences eventually took over Pueblo Technical Academy in 2015 as a school within Pueblo County. A Bond Project in 2012 added an auxiliary gym, wrestling room, performing arts wing, pool and classroom remodel, etc.

==== 2012 Bond Project ==== In November of 2012, ballot question 3A was voted into approval which gave a $59,545,000 Bond to Pueblo District 70 schools for improvements to schools. there had not been very many changes to Pueblo County high school since the last Bond project, so the need for changes was high. Due to The current principal at the time, Terrie Tafoya, met with architects from the H&L Construction Company do discuss the school's needs and wants. A drastically different plan from the original idea was drawn, but the idea satisfied all of the schools needs in a more efficient way. Construction began in early 2013. First to be put in was an artificial turf football field and the multi-weather track. The main office structure was moved from the west building and built onto the center of the south side of County. A new auxiliary gym was added and a wrestling room took the place of the previous auxiliary gym. A new hallway between the west building trailed all the way to the east building(School of Engineering and Biomedical sciences), connecting all buildings indoors with an exception of the JROTC building.

School Demographics

 * 865 students enrolled 2015-2016 school year.
 * 454 students or 54.9% of the student population at Pueblo County High School identify as Caucasian.

Academics
Average Graduation Rate: 87% (This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.) Average SAT composite score out of 1600:1180. Average ACT composite score out of 36: 24. AP Enrollment-2%

Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
AP English 3, AP English 4, AP Calculus, AP Advanced Placement Biology, AP Physics Advanced Placement Physics 1, AP US History, AP US Government and Politics,

Honors Courses
Honors English 1, Honors English 2, Honors Geometry, Honors Algrebra 2, Honros Physical/Earth Science, Honors Biology, Honors Italian 3, Honors Italian 4

Extracurricular
http://pch.district70.org/?page_id=6549

http://moodle-mesa.district70.org/

School of Engineering And Biomedical Science
The School of Engineering and Biomedical Sciences provides Project Lead the Way classes for students interested in engineering, biomedical sciences, and computer sciences.

Engineering
Classes include Introduction to Engineering Design, Science Technology lab, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Computer Assisted Drafting Design, Engineering Design and Development, Advanced Technology, and Special Topics in Engineering.

Biomedical Sciences
Classes include Principles of Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems, Environmental Sustainability, Medical Interventions, Biomedical Innovations, Sports Medicine- Certified Personal Trainer, and Advanced Technology.

Computer Sciences
Classes include Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, Advanced Placement Computer Science A, Digital Electronics, Cyber security, and Advanced Technology.

http://sebs.district70.org/course-guide.html

http://moodle-sebs.district70.org/

CTE Programs

 * TSA, HOSA, Stellar Xplorers, Knowledge Bowl, FFA, DECA, National Honors Society, Sting TV, STEP, Skills USA

Organizations

 * Ski club, Chess club, Italian Club, Spanish club, USA Wrestling, USA Swimming, Swim America, Choir/Vocal Music, Drama Club, Speech and Debate, and ROTC.

Sports
League 4A South Central, Division 4A

Fall
Football, Volleyball, Boys soccer, Softball, Cross Country, Boy’s Tennis, Boy’s Golf

Winter
Girls Swimming, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Wrestling, Boys Hockey

Spring
Boys Swimming, Baseball, Girls Soccer, Track, Girl’s Tennis, Girl’s Golf, Girls and Boys Lacrosse

Other Teams
Rifle team, Drill Team, JLAB, Marching Band, Dance Team, Cheer Team

Significant Accomplishments
State Champions: Wrestling- 2016, 2017,Eugene Cozzolino- 1958, Brendon Garcia- 2017, Dante Garcia- 2015, Jerome Howes-1990, Paul Martinez- 1986, Josiah Nava- 2015, Donavon Rincon- 2017, Chris Sandoval- 2015, Bryce Scumbato- 2009, Grant Willits- 2014, 2017, Hunter Willits- 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Softball- 1995

Girls Basketball- 1981

Girls Swimming- Amanda Blickensderfer- 2017, Amanda Blickenderfer, Anna Maurello, Juliana Krinskey, and Alexa Musso- 2017

ROTC Rifle Team- 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, Brenda Noakes- 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, Cody Martinez- 2012, Cody Martinez and Connor Dowd- 2012,  Erin Young- 2015

Marching Band- 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010

Track and Field-  Adam Arellano- 2001, Jeremy Behling- 2001, Jordan Chavez- 2012, Amy Mikasa- 2006, Jared Muniz- 2012, Greg Ross- 2007, Abby Simpson- 2012, Chad Stapleton- 2001, Logan Stout- 2012, Eric Texeira- 2012, John Thomason- 2001, Misty Wyant- 1981

Boys Golf- John Buffalo- 1998

Gymnastics- Dani Musso- 2003, 2004

Notable Alumni

 * Kory Sperry, Retired NFL player. Career lasted from 2009-2014. Played for Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers, Arizona cardinals, Minnesota Vikings
 * Megan Masser- Pope, professional softball player Storm USA 2004
 * Andrea Neu- Miss US International 2013, Miss Earth United States 2014, Miss Earth 2014 (runner up)
 * Jessica Hartman- Miss Colorado 2010, Miss Springfield 2014, Miss Missouri 2014
 * Joe Pannunzio- College Division 1 football Coach, NFL front office staff
 * Casey Colletti, Rodeo
 * Josh Peek, Rodeo
 * Erin Young, 2016 National Champion JROTC Rifle Army, 2015 State Champion JROTC Rifle Army
 * Hunter Willits-4x State Champion, 4x State Champion of the Year 2015 & 2017