Serving 84 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower 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 (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welte Education Center's student population of 84 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Welte Education Center 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 Welte Education Center is 0.70, 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
#1598 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
13%
5%
White
42%
49%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolfpack
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welte Education Center's ranking?
Welte Education Center is ranked #1598 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Welte Education Center often compared to?
Welte Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Patriot High School, Fountain-fort Carson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Welte Education Center?
The graduation rate of Welte Education Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Welte Education Center?
84 students attend Welte Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Welte Education Center students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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