For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,084 students in Fountain, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Fountain, CO are Fountain-fort Carson High School and Welte Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fountain, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Fountain have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Fountain, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fountain-fort Carson High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fountain, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fountain-fort Carson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,969 students
Rank: #22.
Welte Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fountain, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Fountain, CO include Fountain-fort Carson High School and Welte Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in Fountain, CO?
2 public high schools are located in Fountain, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain, CO?
Fountain, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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