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Fountain-fort Carson High School

900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,040 students in grades 9-12, Fountain-fort Carson High 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 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,040 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Fountain-fort Carson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Fountain-fort Carson High School's student population of 2,040 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,040 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Fountain-fort Carson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain-fort Carson High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#901 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fountain-fort Carson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fountain-fort Carson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fountain-fort Carson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fountain-fort Carson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Fountain-fort Carson High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fountain-fort Carson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fountain-fort Carson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fountain-fort Carson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fountain-fort Carson High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fountain-fort Carson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fountain-fort Carson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Fountain-fort Carson High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Fountain-fort Carson High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fountain-fort Carson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fountain-fort Carson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain-fort Carson High School's ranking?
Fountain-fort Carson High School is ranked #901 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fountain-fort Carson High School often compared to?
Fountain-fort Carson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Ridge High School, The Vanguard School (High) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fountain-fort Carson High School?
The graduation rate of Fountain-fort Carson High School is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Fountain-fort Carson High School?
2,040 students attend Fountain-fort Carson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fountain-fort Carson High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fountain-fort Carson High School?
Fountain-fort Carson High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fountain-fort Carson High School offer ?
Fountain-fort Carson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fountain-fort Carson High School part of?
Fountain-fort Carson High School is part of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Fountain-fort Carson High School located?
Fountain-fort Carson High School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Fountain, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.

School Reviews
5   4/5/2024
This is a diverse school meeting the educational demands of a dynamic student population.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,040 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 92% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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