Serving 721 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 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Lupton High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Fort Lupton, CO, encompassing approximately 103.4 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking around 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 9.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Lupton High School's student population of 721 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
721 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Fort Lupton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Lupton High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1494 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
82%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
15%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Lupton High School's ranking?
Fort Lupton High School is ranked #1494 out of 1,748 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 82.7%.
How many students attend Fort Lupton High School?
721 students attend Fort Lupton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fort Lupton High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 19:1, 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.
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