Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, Welte Education Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Welte Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Welte Education Center's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Welte Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welte Education Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1186 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
35%
Black
9%
4%
White
48%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welte Education Center's ranking?
Welte Education Center is ranked #1186 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Welte Education Center?
The graduation rate of Welte Education Center is 40-49%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Welte Education Center?
115 students attend Welte Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Welte Education Center students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welte Education Center?
Welte Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Welte Education Center offer ?
Welte Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Welte Education Center part of?
Welte Education Center is part of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Welte Education Center located?
Welte Education Center is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Fountain, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
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