GOAL Academy
Alternative school in District 49, grades 9 to 12. 27 Montebello Road, Pueblo.
Contact
- Phone
- (877) 776-4625
Questions about enrolling?
The school’s enrollment contact can help.
- Phone
- (877) 776-4625
- Enrollment page
- goalac.org/enroll-now (opens in a new tab)
Where this comes from
- Phone, website, address: from the school’s own website where we could check it, otherwise the Colorado Department of Education school directory.
- Enrollment phone: GOAL High School (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Enrollment page: GOAL Academy (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
Everything else, in six parts
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Academics
49 in 100 students graduate in 4 years; average SAT 792.
Students who graduate in 4 years
49%
Lower than most of the 54 area schools that report it (middle value 86.3%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT score (11th graders)
792 out of 1600
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 981).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT reading and writing score
419 out of 800
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 511.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT math score
373 out of 800
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 471.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
State rating
AEC: Performance Plan
Colorado rates every school each year from test results, growth and graduation. From highest to lowest: Performance, Improvement, Priority Improvement, Turnaround. Alternative schools get an AEC version.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students who left school that year without finishing
14.1%
Higher than most of the 36 area schools that report it (middle value 2.4%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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Students per teacher
About 30 students per teacher
More than most of the 65 area schools that report it (middle value 15.9).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Programs
College classes. 11 career pathways.
Special programs
- Online
- Concurrent Enrollment
- Early College
- CTE
- Credit Recovery
Source: GOAL High School (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
AP courses offered
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College classes in high school
Yes
Students can take college classes for credit while still in high school. Colorado calls this concurrent enrollment.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Career pathways
- Business
- Marketing
- Health Sciences
- Information Technology
- Arts & Music
- Criminal Justice
- Skilled Trades
- Agriculture
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- Outdoor Recreation Leadership
- Early Childhood Education
- World Languages
Source: GOAL High School (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
World languages
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Sports and clubs
1 club listed.
Sports teams
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Clubs and activities
Esports
Source: GOAL High School (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Getting in
Alternative school in District 49. Enroll online.
When to apply
GOAL Academy uses School District 49 (Falcon)’s dates.
School of Choice is open all year Every year
Open year-round (no fixed window)
Source: School District 49 (opens in a new tab), School of Choice (Banning Lewis Ranch Elementary page). Checked Nov 2, 2026.
PPEC / SSAE accept or deny letter 2027-28
After the application file is complete (no set date)
Source: Pikes Peak Early College (D49) (opens in a new tab), Enrollment. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
8th graders must reapply for high school Every year
Before 9th grade (no date set)
Source: Falcon Middle School (D49) (opens in a new tab), School of Choice. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Kind of school
Alternative school
District 49, grades 9-12
How students get in
Enroll online
Source: GOAL Academy (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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What to know about applying
GOAL is a free statewide alternative charter high school for students who are behind or need a different path. Families apply online during regular enrollment (closes just before October 1) or in the December and March rounds; if seats run short, a lottery is used. At least 90% of students must meet an at-risk measure.
Source: GOAL Academy (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Where to apply or enroll
Open the page on goalac.org (opens in a new tab)
Source: GOAL Academy (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Yearly tuition
Free
Colorado public and charter schools do not charge tuition.
Middle schools that usually feed in
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Getting there
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Address
27 Montebello Road
Pueblo, CO 81001
School hours
Online and self-paced; the Falcon drop-in center is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Source: GOAL High School (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Bus and transportation
No busing; coursework is online, and students visit a drop-in center only for orientation, technology checkout, and state tests.
Source: GOAL High School (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Uniform or dress code required
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Support and culture
About 6,988 students. Support services listed below.
How many students
6,988 students
Bigger than most of the 72 area schools that report it (middle value 461.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students from lower-income families
59.9% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
Students whose families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This describes family income, not school quality; lower test scores often reflect it.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students per counselor
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Special education, IEP and 504 services
GOAL says it offers support for different learning needs, with an academic coach for every student and a team of wrap-around specialists.
Source: GOAL High School (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Gifted and talented services
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Help for students learning English
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What families say
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Strengths families mention
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