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Fowler High School

Summary:

Fowler High School is a small public high school in Fowler, Colorado, serving 104 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly White student population (66.35%) with a significant Hispanic presence (32.69%), which differs from the racial makeup of nearby schools like Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School and Crowley County Junior and Senior High School.

While Fowler High School's performance on the PSAT9 Reading and Writing exam for 9th-grade students is notably higher than the state average, the school's overall performance on standardized tests like CMAS, SAT, and PSAT is generally below state averages. For example, only 21% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31%. Additionally, Fowler High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.27% to 56.64%, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interestingly, Fowler High School's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 69th out of 349 Colorado high schools in 2012-2013 to 190th out of 349 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance relative to other Colorado high schools has been declining, despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.3 to 10 students per teacher. The school's performance on the PSAT10 Reading and Writing exam for 10th-grade White students also ranked 224th out of 234 Colorado high schools in 2022-2023, indicating a potential racial achievement gap. Compared to nearby schools, Fowler High School generally performs better on the PSAT exams but lags behind on the SAT and CMAS assessments, suggesting the need for a closer examination of its curriculum and instructional practices.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 West Grant
       Fowler, CO  81039-1502

(719) 263-4279

District: Fowler School District No. R4J

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,839 Help


Feeder schools for Fowler High School:

Elementary:    Fowler Elementary School
Middle:    Fowler Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  104

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.3%
Hispanic:
32.7%
American Indian:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fowler High School ranks worse than 54.4% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.9. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Fowler High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fowler High School is $20,839.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fowler High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fowler High School 190th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Fowler High School in the ranking list.)

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Fowler School District No. R4J:

SchoolDigger ranks Fowler School District No. R4J 50th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fowler High School

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Rank History for all students at Fowler High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.71 98th 279 64.9%
2005 58.33 123rd 280 56.1%
2006 51.22 151st 286 47.2%
2007 46.46 179th 298 39.9%
2008 68.11 100th 301 66.8%
2009 74.47 75th 310 75.8%
2010 63.12 133rd 327 59.3%
2011 58.13 154th 337 54.3%
2012 69.89 100th 334 70.1%
2013 76.80 69th 349 80.2%
2014 59.84 144th 369 61.0%
2015 33.40 181st 292 38.0%
2016 44.39 105th 255 58.8%
2017 44.64 113th 256 55.9%
2018 64.83 115th 388 70.4%
2019 53.89 172nd 411 58.2%
2021 34.49 134th 210 36.2%
2023 41.90 193rd 349 44.7%
2024 42.90 190th 349 45.6%
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Rank History for White students at Fowler High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.19 142nd 225 36.9%
2023 5.48 224th 234 4.3%
2024 53.04 101st 229 55.9%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fowler High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 109 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1989 116 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1990 114 0 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1991 111 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1992 130 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1993 138 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1994 143 1 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1995 147 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 167
1996 147 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 167
1997 145 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1998 117 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1999 112 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2000 114 1 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2001 96 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2002 89 0 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2003 89 0 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2004 87 2 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2005 88 0 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2006 84 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2007 79 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2008 88 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2009 100 0 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2010 90 1 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2011 94 0 1 22 0 0 2 0 119
2012 94 0 0 18 0 0 1 0 113
2013 87 0 0 21 0 0 4 0 112
2014 92 0 0 21 0 0 1 0 114
2015 88 1 0 21 1 0 2 0 113
2016 95 0 0 27 0 0 1 0 123
2017 99 0 1 27 0 0 0 0 127
2018 88 0 0 31 0 1 0 0 120
2019 89 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 117
2020 85 0 0 26 0 0 1 0 112
2021 87 0 0 25 0 0 1 0 113
2022 84 0 0 30 0 0 2 0 116
2023 69 0 0 34 1 0 0 0 104

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 Fowler High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 124 15.9 7.7 n/a
1989 131 16.2 8.0 25.2
1990 130 16.2 8.0 24.6
1991 121 13.7 8.8 23.1
1992 145 13.0 11.1 21.4
1993 155 13.8 11.2 21.9
1994 162 12.4 13.1 24.1
1995 167 9.8 17.0 22.8
1996 167 9.8 17.0 22.8
1997 161 9.8 16.4 21.1
1998 133 10.8 12.3 20.3
1999 126 11.2 11.3 21.4
2000 130 10.8 12.0 30.8
2001 107 10.0 10.7 25.2
2002 111 10.3 10.8 27.9
2003 111 10.3 10.8 27.9
2004 113 10.6 10.7 31.9
2005 117 10.5 11.1 35
2006 103 10.2 10.1 35
2007 99 10.2 9.7 32.3
2008 110 10.3 10.7 38.2
2009 119 10.8 11.0 39.5
2010 110 10.2 10.7 40
2011 119 10.1 11.7 41.2
2012 113 10.1 11.1 42.5
2013 112 9.9 11.3 47.3
2014 114 10.0 11.4 42.1
2015 113 10.0 11.3 38.9
2016 123 13.0 9.4 44.7
2017 127 10.4 12.1 38.6
2018 120 11.3 10.6 44.2
2019 117 11.6 10.0 41.9
2020 112 11.9 9.3 37.5
2021 113 11.2 10.0 56.6
2022 116 11.6 9.9 48.3
2023 104 11.1 9.3 43.3

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 Fowler High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 124 15.9 7.7 n/a
1989 131 16.2 8.0 25.2
1990 130 16.2 8.0 24.6
1991 121 13.7 8.8 23.1
1992 145 13.0 11.1 21.4
1993 155 13.8 11.2 21.9
1994 162 12.4 13.1 24.1
1995 167 9.8 17.0 22.8
1996 167 9.8 17.0 22.8
1997 161 9.8 16.4 21.1
1998 133 10.8 12.3 20.3
1999 126 11.2 11.3 21.4
2000 130 10.8 12.0 30.8
2001 107 10.0 10.7 25.2
2002 111 10.3 10.8 27.9
2003 111 10.3 10.8 27.9
2004 113 10.6 10.7 31.9
2005 117 10.5 11.1 35
2006 103 10.2 10.1 35
2007 99 10.2 9.7 32.3
2008 110 10.3 10.7 38.2
2009 119 10.8 11.0 39.5
2010 110 10.2 10.7 40
2011 119 10.1 11.7 41.2
2012 113 10.1 11.1 42.5
2013 112 9.9 11.3 47.3
2014 114 10.0 11.4 42.1
2015 113 10.0 11.3 38.9
2016 123 13.0 9.4 44.7
2017 127 10.4 12.1 38.6
2018 120 11.3 10.6 44.2
2019 117 11.6 10.0 41.9
2020 112 11.9 9.3 37.5
2021 113 11.2 10.0 56.6
2022 116 11.6 9.9 48.3
2023 104 11.1 9.3 43.3

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 Fowler High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,061
2020 $16,949
2021 $16,055
2022 $17,016
2023 $20,839

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fowler High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 411 High schoolsRanks 193rd of 349 High schools
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students117104
 11.1%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic2834
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White8969
 22.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.9%43.3%
 1.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fowler High School

Fowler High School ranks 190th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Fowler High School are 66% White, 33% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 104 students attended Fowler High School.

Fowler High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fowler Elementary School
Middle : Fowler Junior High School


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