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Pueblo County High School is a District 70 public school that is located in Pueblo, Colorado, United States.

Information

1050 35 Lane, Pueblo, CO 81006

Phone #: (719) 948-3351

Fax: (719) 948-0196

History
Pueblo County High School was first established in 1954. Before the building was established, the land that PCHS now stands on served as farmland. Every grade had different curricula. Sports, particularly football and basketball, were the most important element of PCHS’ after-school activities. PCHS became official when Vineland High School, Avondale High, and Pleasant View High consolidated with each other. After the school was established, they chose the school mascot and the school colors. Nominations were given by students and teachers, but the students voted on the final decision. The majority vote was for the Hornet as the school mascot and green and gold as the school colors.

The convenience and widespread use of the Internet had caused a shift in PCHS’ curriculum from textbook-based learning to computer-based learning. In addition, while PCHS’ elective classes were primarily based on practical skills suited for farmers in the 1950s, but today, they include different media-building and computer classes, which are considered useful in a society where advanced technology is omnipresent. With the advancement in place, the architecture of the building changed with time as well as their staff, students, and curriculum.

Past principals

Brian Dilka (2016 - present)

Terry Tafoya (2010 - 2016)

John Deluca (2006 - 2010)

Jose Perea (2004 - 2006)

Chris Gramstorff (1999 - 2004)

Dick Amman (1987 - 1999)

Jim Blanc (1983 - 1987)

John Klomp (1973 - 1983)

Mike Stephanic (1971 - 1973)

Jerry Ellis (1962 - 1971)

Robert Hall (1955 - 1962)

Tommy Tucker (1953 - 1955)

School of Engineering and Biomedical Science
The School of Engineering and Biomedical Science is a school within Pueblo County. Formerly known as the Pueblo Technical Academy, SEBS has it’s own branch of the building and is centered on a greater range of high school experiences and elective course choices while maintaining the educational philosophy, and rigorous curriculum.

Campus
Main Building

PCHS’s main wing consists of a “block” of classrooms with the hallways arranged in a square throughout the section, and a small “meeting area” that is directly connected to the hallway leading to the SEBS Wing, as well as the gymnasium. There are two separate doors leading from the meeting area to the gymnasium; one is for freshmen, the other is for upperclassmen. The gymnasium itself is decorated in Fighting Hornet flair; the bleachers are mainly green with gold letters spelling out “Pueblo” on one set and “County” on the other set, and up to 2016, a mural on the back wall depicted the Fighting Hornet smashing a brick wall with his fists. The classroom block is arranged so that each hallway holds a different set of classrooms.

SEBS Wing

The SEBS Wing is separated from the Main Wing by a long hallway. The SEBS area consists of one large room with two smaller rooms branching off of it. Almost all of the SEBS classes take place in the large room, some of them taking place in different parts of the Computer Lab and others being separated by thin barricades.This building houses many of the elective classes, as well as all classes offered by the SEBS program.

Demographics
Pueblo County High currently has roughly 830 students enrolled.

Race

White- 54.9%

Hispanic- 42.0%

Asian- 0.2%

American Indian- 0.7%

Pacific Islander- 0.2%

Gender

Male- 53%

Female- 47%

Disadvantaged students

Students eligible for free lunch- 44.6%

Students eligible for reduced lunch- 8.6%

Student ineligible for free or reduced lunch- 46.8%

Proficiency Statistics
Grade Range- 9-12

Graduation Rate- 88%

English Proficiency- 65%

Mathematics Proficiency- 31%

AP Exams Offered- Yes

College Readiness Score- 10.9/100

Course Offerings
Students have availability to a number of various courses in every subject. Here is a list of some of the courses that you can take at Pueblo County.

County High
English Social Studies Industrial Education Agricultural Sciences Speech and Drama Music Technology Business and Personal Finance Physical Education J.R.O.T.C. Department Foreign Language Art Department Additional Programs AP Classes
 * Journalism
 * Newspaper
 * Yearbook
 * Psychology
 * Criminology
 * Industrial Arts
 * Woodworking
 * Building Trades
 * Intro to Ag
 * Ag Science
 * Animal Science
 * Plant Science
 * Natural Resources
 * Agribusiness
 * Agricultural Mechanics
 * Public Speaking
 * Humanities Leadership
 * Beginning and Advanced Drama
 * Performance Dance
 * Technical Theatre and Costuming
 * Set Construction and Stagecraft
 * Golden Voices Choir
 * Show Choir
 * Music Composition and Theory
 * Concert Band
 * Jazz Ensemble/ Advanced Jazz
 * Beginning and Advanced Guitar
 * Orchestra
 * Computer Business Applications
 * Web Page Design
 * Desktop Publishing
 * Multimedia
 * Computer Repair
 * Computer Networking
 * Accounting
 * Personal Finance
 * Business Ownership
 * DECA/Marketing
 * Swimming
 * Sports and Fitness
 * Health
 * Strength and Conditioning
 * Step Up to Fitness
 * Rhythms/ Dance
 * Leadership and Education 1,2,3,4
 * Spanish 1,2,3,4
 * Italian 1,2,3,4
 * Visual Arts
 * Pottery
 * PCC Early College
 * CSU-P Early College
 * Elementary/Middle School Mentor
 * AP Calculus


 * AP US History


 * AP Physics
 * AP Chemistry
 * Computer Science AP


 * AP English

SEBS
Engineering Computer Science/Software Engineering Biomedical Science Creative Technologies General Sciences Language Arts Social Studies
 * Intro to Engineering Design
 * Principles of Engineering
 * Civil Engineering and Architecture
 * Digital Electronics
 * Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
 * Engineering Design and Development
 * Technology Students Association
 * Computer Science Principles
 * Computer Science
 * Cyber Security
 * Biomedical Innovations
 * Certified Personal Trainer
 * Environmental Sustainability
 * Human Body Systems
 * Medical Interventions
 * Principles of Biomedical Science
 * Digital Media
 * Video Broadcast Production
 * Biology
 * Physics
 * Chemistry
 * Honors Physical Science
 * Honors Biology
 * Science Technology Lab
 * English I
 * Honors English I
 * English II
 * Honors English II
 * Accelerated English 4
 * Economics/Government
 * US History
 * World History


 * AP Government

CTE Programs

 * SkillsUSA
 * DECA
 * HOSA
 * TSA
 * STEM
 * FBLA
 * FFA

Clubs

 * Drama
 * Speech
 * Italian
 * Spanish
 * FCA
 * Chess

Athletics
As well as County High has a number of course offerings and clubs, they also have various sports for both girls and boys. Their school mascot is a "Fighting Hornet."

Sports
Sports Championships
 * Football
 * Wrestling
 * Tennis
 * Swimming
 * Baseball
 * Softball
 * Basketball
 * Volleyball
 * Soccer
 * Gymnastics
 * Rifle & Drill Team (JROTC)
 * Cheerleading
 * Dance
 * Hockey
 * Track
 * Lacrosse
 * Golf
 * Girl’s Gymnastics Championship (1980)
 * Gymnastics Championship (1981)
 * Girl’s Basketball Championship (1980-81)
 * Football Tri-Championship (1981)
 * Girls/Boys Cross Country Championship (1981)
 * 20th Annual Alamosa Cross-Country Championship (1981)
 * Wrestling Championship (1981-82, 2016)
 * Girls’ Track Championship (1981 and 1982)
 * Baseball Co-Championship (1982)
 * Regional Girls’ Golf Championship (2016)
 * Wresting State Championship (2015-2017)

Traditions
School song

For when a County Hornet first falls in line

We’re going to win this game another time

And for the old High School we love so well

And for the old ball team I yell, I yell, I yell

We’re going to fight, fight, fight for every score

We’re going to win this game and then some more

We’re going roll those Cyclones on the floor off the court

Roll, roll, roll

Activities Students often celebrate Prom weekend by tailgating during lunch. For students in Engineering classes, the Waterboarding Competition is a test of innovation and skill. Students have to design functional water shoes out of styrofoam and other materials, and then test them by attempting to trudge the length of the pool without falling in. Whoever gets the farthest without falling in wins.
 * Tailgate
 * Badminton Tournament
 * Trunk or Treat
 * WaterBoard Competition

Games This football game held in the autumn is one of the most significant sporting events in PCHS’s schedule. The game itself has the PCHS football team compete against the team of their rival, the Pueblo West Cyclones. The winning team takes a trophy back to their school, where it is prominently displayed in the office or another area where it can be clearly seen. The trophy remains with the winning school until the next year’s Pigskin Playoffs, where the next competition determines whether the last year’s winning team will keep the trophy or give it to the other team. Junior girls play Senior girls in an intense game of football, followed by the actual football players performing as cheerleaders during a half-time show.
 * Pig Skin Game
 * Powder Puff

Dances Assemblies This assembly is held in the morning hours of Veteran’s Day. It is set in place to honor veterans who had either attended Pueblo County High School or were currently working there. Pueblo County High’s ROTC plays a prominent role in this assembly, usually carrying out honorable gestures to the veterans present. A slideshow/video about American veterans is typically shown to show respect towards veterans both alive and dead who attended Pueblo County High School. Deceased veterans receive a proper sound-off at the end of the assembly. The Safe Driving Assembly is meant to educate students on proper driving protocol and what to do in an emergency. The use of a game-style quiz on driving safety allows students to be more involved with learning about the dangers of drunk driving, texting and driving, and other common dangers teens face while driving. Other topics include basic traffic rules and certain sentences for certain infractions. Typically this assembly is hosted and sponsored by a safe driving organization. The Green and Gold Assembly is meant to honor senior achievement in athletics and other activities. The Respect Assembly is a combination of an assembly and a basketball game held in support of Project RESPECT, an extension of Spread the Word to End the Word, a movement against ableism and in particular the word “retard(ed).”
 * Prom
 * Homecoming
 * Sno Ball
 * Veteran’s Day Assembly
 * Safe Driving Assembly
 * Green and Gold Assembly
 * Prom Assembly
 * Respect Assembly

Notable alumni

 * Kory Sperry, professional football player
 * Yvette Jackson, works with underprivileged students in urban schools
 * Rocco DiSanti, Broadway Projections and Lighting Designer
 * Kellie Dilka, Miss Rodeo America (1988)
 * Michael Piscatto, Pueblo County Administrator of Justice
 * Monty Montez, works in construction in Pueblo County