Is Fountain-Fort Carson High School a good school?

Fountain-Fort Carson High School ranks 204 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fountain-Fort Carson High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,968 students attended Fountain-Fort Carson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Fountain-Fort Carson High School?

Students at Fountain-Fort Carson High School are 42% White, 31% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Fountain-Fort Carson High School?

Fountain-Fort Carson High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Abrams Elementary School Elementary : Aragon Elementary School Elementary : Eagleside Elementary School Elementary : Jordahl Elementary School Elementary : Mesa Elementary School Elementary : Mountainside Elementary School Elementary : Patriot Elementary School Elementary : Weikel Elementary School Middle : Carson Middle School Middle : Fountain Middle School

Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Summary:

Fountain-Fort Carson High School is a public high school in Fountain, Colorado, serving 2,040 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Fountain School District No. 8, which is ranked 85 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fountain-Fort Carson High School has a diverse student population, with 44.41% White, 10.2% African American, 29.75% Hispanic, 1.57% Asian, 0.93% Native American, 2.01% Pacific Islander, and 11.13% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance has declined in recent years, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2013-2014 to a 2-star rating in the current school year. Standardized test scores are below the state average, with only 53% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in reading and writing, compared to the state average of 58%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 36.37%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as James Irwin Charter High School and Widefield High School, Fountain-Fort Carson High School has a higher percentage of White and Pacific Islander students, but lower percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is also generally lower than these nearby schools. Fountain-Fort Carson High School's student-teacher ratio of 17.1 is higher than some nearby schools, such as Welte Education Center (7.6) and Discovery High School (10.5), but lower than others like Harrison High School (19.6) and Career Readiness Academy (31.5).

Detail:

Public 9-12

900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817-4190

(719) 382-1640

District: Fountain School District No. 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
204^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,492

Feeder schools for Fountain-Fort Carson High School:

Elementary:	Abrams Elementary School
	Aragon Elementary School
	Eagleside Elementary School
	Jordahl Elementary School
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	Mesa Elementary School
	Mountainside Elementary School
	Patriot Elementary School
	Weikel Elementary School
Middle:	Carson Middle School
	Fountain Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 1,968

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.1%

Hispanic:

31.3%

African American:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fountain-Fort Carson High School ranks worse than 58.5% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fountain-Fort Carson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.1%), Hispanic (31.3%), African American (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fountain-Fort Carson High School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Fountain-Fort Carson High School employs 117.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fountain-Fort Carson High School is $14,492.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fountain-Fort Carson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fountain-Fort Carson High School 204^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Fountain-Fort Carson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Gifted and Talented students:

African American students:

Fountain School District No. 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Fountain School District No. 8 85^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fountain-Fort Carson High School

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Rank History for all students at Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	46.68	160^th	279	42.7%
2005	58.05	124^th	280	55.7%
2006	64.89	100^th	286	65.0%
2007	68.67	91^st	298	69.5%
2008	56.26	147^th	301	51.2%
2009	53.48	157^th	310	49.4%
2010	49.21	182^nd	327	44.3%
2011	49.25	187^th	337	44.5%
2012	56.43	165^th	334	50.6%
2013	54.86	169^th	349	51.6%
2014	52.25	179^th	369	51.5%
2015	37.50	159^th	292	45.5%
2016	33.21	149^th	255	41.6%
2017	15.56	219^th	256	14.5%
2018	51.91	166^th	388	57.2%
2019	54.48	168^th	411	59.1%
2023	44.48	180^th	349	48.4%
2024	38.03	204^th	349	41.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	13.20	43^rd	48	10.4%
2022	12.42	52^nd	56	7.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.30	53^rd	77	31.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	48.48	68^th	118	42.4%
2022	25.26	91^st	108	15.7%
2024	22.46	118^th	140	15.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.52	21^st	38	44.7%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.90	1^st	1	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, April 25, 2024

The best high school. Not only do they make sure students are safe, they take extra measures to make sure your child is getting the right education support they need. They have many recommendations and resources to help students from home and at school. If your child has an IEP they go above and beyond to make sure your child is getting the correct curriculum they need to understand and succeed. Also have an amazing amount of clubs and sports to choose from. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Well, we finally are pulling our youngest from D8. Never seen morale as low from the staff at this school. Our other children loved it here from 2012 to 2018 but something has changed. A bunch of great teachers and counselors left at the end of '18. Can the school board or anyone please explain what's going on? At the football game last Friday I asked a teacher what was going on and she pulled me aside and said "The admin is killing this school." I asked her to expand and she said that she'd already said too much. So confused. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fountain-Fort Carson High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	338	67	12	65	4	n/a	n/a	486
1989	352	62	18	69	4	n/a	n/a	505
1990	491	82	42	88	7	n/a	n/a	710
1991	475	85	32	109	7	n/a	n/a	708
1992	521	103	28	109	7	n/a	n/a	768
1993	496	113	38	101	8	n/a	n/a	756
1994	520	126	30	93	10	n/a	n/a	779
1995	532	142	23	119	6	n/a	n/a	822
1996	532	142	23	119	6	n/a	n/a	822
1997	556	186	19	143	8	n/a	n/a	912
1998	531	183	22	136	8	n/a	n/a	880
1999	532	191	25	154	15	n/a	n/a	917
2000	558	198	33	152	14	n/a	n/a	955
2001	614	208	36	151	17	n/a	n/a	1026
2002	659	246	44	183	22	n/a	n/a	1154
2003	659	246	44	183	22	n/a	n/a	1154
2004	720	232	56	187	23	n/a	n/a	1218
2005	738	229	53	207	21	n/a	n/a	1248
2006	740	250	55	225	20	n/a	n/a	1290
2007	802	308	63	226	28	n/a	n/a	1427
2008	840	342	66	237	26	n/a	n/a	1511
2009	809	362	73	260	25	n/a	n/a	1529
2010	853	386	67	312	31	n/a	n/a	1649
2011	830	300	26	337	15	15	97	1620
2012	803	287	38	364	15	7	131	1645
2013	823	285	22	358	15	15	144	1662
2014	809	248	21	434	14	19	168	1713
2015	848	236	25	489	13	27	160	1798
2016	884	240	32	497	17	32	162	1864
2017	856	244	28	518	21	41	157	1865
2018	875	254	30	486	15	50	164	1874
2019	827	240	23	473	23	40	157	1783
2020	842	232	21	512	16	41	165	1829
2021	846	224	26	505	16	41	176	1834
2022	894	219	25	580	15	39	197	1969
2023	906	208	32	607	19	41	227	2040
2024	828	220	31	616	18	51	204	1968

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fountain-Fort Carson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	486	29.6	16.4	n/a
1989	505	31.1	16.2	13.5
1990	710	41.5	17.1	15.6
1991	708	41.5	17.0	18.1
1992	768	44.1	17.4	19.5
1993	756	45.0	16.8	22
1994	779	44.3	17.6	27
1995	822	50.9	16.1	24.6
1996	822	50.9	16.1	24.6
1997	912	52.4	17.4	18.6
1998	880	55.5	15.9	15.6
1999	917	51.6	17.8	16.4
2000	955	54.7	17.5	35
2001	1026	57.6	17.8	25.4
2002	1154	64.4	17.9	20.7
2003	1154	64.4	17.9	20.7
2004	1218	56.0	21.8	21.3
2005	1248	73.2	17.0	22.8
2006	1290	70.8	18.2	18.9
2007	1427	76.3	18.7	23.8
2008	1511	82.7	18.3	26.1
2009	1529	86.2	17.7	29.5
2010	1649	94.0	17.5	31.7
2011	1620	93.7	17.2	31.9
2012	1645	92.3	17.8	35.7
2013	1662	96.4	17.2	39
2014	1713	99.9	17.1	40.7
2015	1798	101.0	17.8	39.8
2016	1864	103.0	18.0	46.8
2017	1865	106.5	17.5	46
2018	1874	109.1	17.1	46.5
2019	1783	112.9	15.7	45.4
2020	1829	111.5	16.3	42.5
2021	1834	113.1	16.2	40.9
2022	1969	114.2	17.2	38.7
2023	2040	119.2	17.1	36.4
2024	1968	117.4	16.7	48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fountain-Fort Carson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	486	29.6	16.4	n/a
1989	505	31.1	16.2	13.5
1990	710	41.5	17.1	15.6
1991	708	41.5	17.0	18.1
1992	768	44.1	17.4	19.5
1993	756	45.0	16.8	22
1994	779	44.3	17.6	27
1995	822	50.9	16.1	24.6
1996	822	50.9	16.1	24.6
1997	912	52.4	17.4	18.6
1998	880	55.5	15.9	15.6
1999	917	51.6	17.8	16.4
2000	955	54.7	17.5	35
2001	1026	57.6	17.8	25.4
2002	1154	64.4	17.9	20.7
2003	1154	64.4	17.9	20.7
2004	1218	56.0	21.8	21.3
2005	1248	73.2	17.0	22.8
2006	1290	70.8	18.2	18.9
2007	1427	76.3	18.7	23.8
2008	1511	82.7	18.3	26.1
2009	1529	86.2	17.7	29.5
2010	1649	94.0	17.5	31.7
2011	1620	93.7	17.2	31.9
2012	1645	92.3	17.8	35.7
2013	1662	96.4	17.2	39
2014	1713	99.9	17.1	40.7
2015	1798	101.0	17.8	39.8
2016	1864	103.0	18.0	46.8
2017	1865	106.5	17.5	46
2018	1874	109.1	17.1	46.5
2019	1783	112.9	15.7	45.4
2020	1829	111.5	16.3	42.5
2021	1834	113.1	16.2	40.9
2022	1969	114.2	17.2	38.7
2023	2040	119.2	17.1	36.4
2024	1968	117.4	16.7	48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,202
2020	$12,501
2021	$12,938
2022	$13,325
2023	$14,492

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fountain-Fort Carson High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 168^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 180^th of 349 High schools	10.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1783	2040	14.4%
African American	240	208	13.3%
American Indian	23	19	17.4%
Asian	23	32	39.1%
Hispanic	473	607	28.3%
Pacific Islander	40	41	2.5%
White	827	906	9.6%
Two or More Races	157	227	44.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.4%	36.4%	9%

Schools Near Fountain-Fort Carson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Fountain-Fort Carson High School	Public	9-12	900 Jimmy Camp Road	Fountain	80817	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	No	(719) 382-1640	1,968	117	16.7	48.0%	828 (42.1%)	220 (11.2%)	616 (31.3%)	31 (1.6%)	18 (0.9%)	51 (2.6%)	204 (10.4%)	38	204^th of 349 public high schools	41.5%		44.5	180^th of 349 public high schools	48.4%	24	53.0				53.0			$14,492
Welte Education Center	Public	9-12	330 Lyckman Dr	Fountain	80817	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	No	(719) 382-1550	103	12	8.6	75.7%	48 (46.6%)	15 (14.6%)	28 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	9 (8.7%)	19.3	283^rd of 349 public high schools	18.9%		5.7	334^th of 349 public high schools	4.3%	51	53.0				26.0			$25,939
Mesa Ridge High School	Public	9-12	6070 Mesa Ridge Parkway	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 391-3600	1,255	69	18.1	43.8%	518 (41.3%)	132 (10.5%)	408 (32.5%)	24 (1.9%)	11 (0.9%)	23 (1.8%)	139 (11.1%)	33.2	227^th of 349 public high schools	35.0%		32.9	221^st of 349 public high schools	36.7%	6	62.0	20.0	65.0	21.0	55.0	12.0	17.4	$13,406
Widefield High School	Public	9-12	615 Widefield Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 391-3200	1,239	72	17.2	48.5%	536 (43.3%)	105 (8.5%)	409 (33.0%)	24 (1.9%)	6 (0.5%)	13 (1.0%)	146 (11.8%)	35.6	220^th of 349 public high schools	37.0%		32.8	223^rd of 349 public high schools	36.1%	3	58.0		61.0	25.0	48.0		21.3	$13,597
Discovery High School	Public	9-12	701 Widefield Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 391-3121	62	6	10.3	80.6%	27 (43.5%)	4 (6.5%)	23 (37.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (12.9%)								(n/a)								$18,776
James Irwin Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5525 Astrozon Blvd.	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 576-8055	412	27	15.3	45.9%	113 (27.4%)	29 (7.0%)	211 (51.2%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	44 (10.7%)	80	62^nd of 349 public high schools	82.2%		82.7	54^th of 349 public high schools	84.5%	8	85.0	50.0	82.0	58.0	78.0	43.0	34.9	$16,123
Spring Creek Youth Services Center	Public	5-12	3190 East Las Vegas	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Division of Youth Services	No	No	No	No	(719) 329-6924																			(n/a)								$00
Sierra High School	Public	9-12	2250 Jet Wing Drive	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2090	822	48	17.1	83.8%	125 (15.2%)	151 (18.4%)	454 (55.2%)	21 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	62 (7.5%)	18.4	288^th of 349 public high schools	17.5%		9.9	315^th of 349 public high schools	9.7%	27	40.0		45.0		37.0	11.0	20.8	$15,485
Atlas Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1628 South Murray Blvd	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	Yes	(719) 358-7196	481	26	18.5	92.9%	24 (5.0%)	19 (4.0%)	421 (87.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	36	213^th of 349 public high schools	39.0%		50.6	157^th of 349 public high schools	55.0%	56		24.0	51.0	31.0	45.0	34.0		$3,627
Harrison High School	Public	9-12	2755 Janitell Road	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2080	1,143	51	22.3	82.5%	209 (18.3%)	164 (14.3%)	638 (55.8%)	26 (2.3%)	10 (0.9%)	8 (0.7%)	88 (7.7%)	18.9	287^th of 349 public high schools	17.8%		17.2	289^th of 349 public high schools	17.2%	2	48.0	11.0	52.0	18.0	39.0		11.8	$13,862

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