Fountain-Fort Carson High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fountain, Colorado 80817 · Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
#127 of 307 high schools in Colorado
#8046 of 16,910 nationally
About Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Fountain-Fort Carson High School is a public high located in Fountain, in the Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,974 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 127th of 307 ranked high schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,974.
There are 9 schools in Fountain; Fountain-Fort Carson High School ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fountain-Fort Carson High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jordahl Elementary School
Fountain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students · 454 m away
Conrad Early Learning Center
Fountain · Public other · Grades PK–PK
228 students · 466 m away
Aragon Elementary School
Fountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 1.8 km away
Eagleside Elementary School
Fountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 1.8 km away
Fountain Middle School
Fountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,051 students · 2.4 km away
Mesa Elementary School
Fountain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students · 3.6 km away
Janitell Junior High School
Fountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students · 5.4 km away
Mesa Ridge High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,304 students · 5.9 km away
Sunrise Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
506 students · 6.1 km away
James Madison Charter Academy School
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
72 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Horizon High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
South High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,950 students
Chaparral High School
Parker · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,007 students
Boulder High School
Boulder · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,939 students
Castle View High School
Castle Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,938 students
Westminster High School
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,010 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fountain-Fort Carson High School a good school?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School has a Success Index (US) of 51.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #127 of 307 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fountain-Fort Carson High School rank in Colorado?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School ranks #127 of 307 high schools in Colorado and #8046 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fountain-Fort Carson High School?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School had 1,974 students in 2025.
Is Fountain-Fort Carson High School a elementary school or a high school?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fountain-Fort Carson High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fountain-Fort Carson High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.