Serving 757 students in grades 9-12, Fort Lupton 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Lupton High School's student population of 757 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Fort Lupton 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 Fort Lupton High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
78%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Lupton High School's ranking?
Fort Lupton High School is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fort Lupton High School often compared to?
Fort Lupton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Lupton High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Lupton High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Fort Lupton High School?
757 students attend Fort Lupton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Fort Lupton High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Lupton High School?
Fort Lupton High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Lupton High School offer ?
Fort Lupton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Lupton High School part of?
Fort Lupton High School is part of Weld Re-8 Schools School District.
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