Fountain-Fort Carson High School is a public high school in Fountain, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 and serves Fort Carson in addition to Fountain.
Serving 1,974 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 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: 1,974 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fountain-Fort Carson High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Fountain, CO, encompassing approximately 136.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 6.8 miles and the furthest edge located 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fountain-fort Carson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fountain-fort Carson High School's student population of 1,974 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,974 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1873
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fountain-fort Carson 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 Fountain-fort Carson High School is 0.71, which is more 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
#967 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gold
School Mascot
Troy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain-fort Carson High School's ranking?
Fountain-fort Carson High School is ranked #967 out of 1,748 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 by visitors of our site.
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 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 94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Fountain-fort Carson High School?
1,974 students attend Fountain-fort Carson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fountain-fort Carson High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1.
What grades does Fountain-fort Carson High School offer ?
Fountain-fort Carson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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