Chávez Huerta K–12 Preparatory Academy
Chávez Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy is a charter school system in Pueblo, Colorado. It is divided into three campuses: César Chávez Academy (CCA), the elementary school; Ersilia Cruz Middle School (ECMS), the middle school; and Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School (DHPH), the only charter high school in Pueblo.
| Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School | |
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| Address | |
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2727 W 18th Street , Colorado 81003 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°17′4″N 104°39′3″W / 38.28444°N 104.65083°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter School High School |
| Motto | Building a Legacy of Success, Si Se Puede |
| Established | 2004 |
| School district | Pueblo School District 60 |
| CEEB code | 061192 |
| President/CEO | Christian De La Oliva |
| Faculty | 50.46 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Number of students | 917 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.17[1] |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Color(s) | Blue and gold |
| Athletics conference | 3A - Tri-Peaks East League |
| Mascot | Scorpion |
| Feeder schools | Cesar Chavez Academy |
| Website | www |
 Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School | |
 Ersilia Cruz Middle School | |
History
editThe first graduating class in 2006 consisted of three students.[citation needed]
On February 4, 2021, it was announced that a new transitional school would be built north of Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School to temporarily house Ersilia Cruz Middle School. It was also announced that an extension to the high school and a new building for the middle school would be built[2][3] The transitional school building opened on August 12, 2022.
In March 2022, members of the nearby community and staff called for the resignation of President Hal Stevens and Vice President Stephen Valera, due to a basketball event being canceled and postponed by a Pueblo County Republican Party convention. Teachers from the schools hosted a walk-out, which was criticized by the board members.[4][5]
Later in August, teachers yet again requested that that Hal Stevens and Stephen Valera step down from the position due to many layoffs and a hostile work environment.
In September 2022, Hal Stevens resigned and Richard Duran was appointed to be interim CEO, and Stephen Valera also resigned in November of the same year.[6][7]
Athletics
editThe school's colors are blue and gold. The school's mascot is the scorpion which originated from a school-wide competition in 2004.[citation needed] The schools athletics uses the slogan "Scorpion Strong". The Scorpions field teams compete in the 3A Tri-Peaks East League in the Colorado High School Athletics Association (CHSAA).
Mariachi Aguila
editThe Chávez Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy hosts a mariachi band program, called the Mariachi Aguila, made up of eleven student mariachi musicians. Mariachi Aguila was started at Cesar Chávez Academy shortly after its founding in 2001,[8] and has travelled nationally[9] and internationally, performing at folk music programs.[10]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "CHAVEZ/HUERTA K-12 PREPARATORY ACADEMY". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ "Chavez/Huerta Prep Academy holds groundbreaking ceremony for new middle school". Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Construction underway for 70,000 square-foot expansion on Chavez Huerta campus". Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Chavez Huerta teachers call on board members to resign over political event, endorsements". Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Chavez Huerta teachers, community leaders criticize board's response to teacher walkout". Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Chavez Huerta CEO Hal Stevens resigns, Richard Duran appointed interim CEO". Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Senate candidate Stephen Varela resigns from Chavez Huerta board". 2022-11-11. Archived from the original on 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Brownell, Jake. "Students Strike Up The (Mariachi) Band At Pueblo Charter School". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ^ Staff, CSU-Pueblo Today (2015-09-08). "Vialpando remembered by friends for passion for music". CSU-Pueblo Today. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ^ MATTHEW, AMY. "Dance, music groups represent Pueblo on international stage". Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved 2022-08-11.