Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
900 Jimmy Camp Rd,  Fountain, CO
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
3.9
3.2
1,969 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
117
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
28.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
18.7%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
306:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
44.4%
Hispanic
29.8%
Two or more races
11.1%
Black
10.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 425 Students
Colorado State University 347 Students
University of Northern Colorado 265 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 237 Students
University of Colorado Denver 223 Students
Pikes Peak State College 195 Students
Colorado Mesa University 171 Students
University of Denver 166 Students
Colorado State University Pueblo 143 Students
Colorado College 141 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 140 Students
Nursing 121 Students
Business 93 Students
Biology 82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 60 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 46 Students
Criminology 38 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Education 33 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 329 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/30/2025
There are a few teachers who are amazing and a couple staff/admin who are also amazing. The other kids majority of the time are not the friendliest but I try to be the friendly face other people see.
4.0 Senior
9/11/2024
In my 4 years of going to highschool here, I've been given many opportunities. I've been in the marching band, took college classes, and made many friends. But I do wish that my school was more inclusive for everyone. Where the teachers connect to students more and give them more advice throughout their highschool career
2.0 Alum
6/30/2024
The school didn't have academic clubs to pursue. Seemed to prioritize sports facilities rather than any academic facilities. Large school but a small library the Library is two sizes of a classroom.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 13 Reviews
4.0 student
4/2/2025
Honestly, I do like this schools. But there was a fight week not too long ago and I almost got caught in almost 3 of those fights. All together there was like 8 major flights and some that did not get physical. There is definitely a bullying problem. But there is a lot of people who have beef with o...
5.0 parent
3/10/2025
This is our second year at Fountain middle and we have been very pleased with our daughter‘s progress and her excelling in her accelerated classes. She enjoys going to school and enjoys the environment and teachers she has had so far.
5.0 parent
1/26/2025
My two sons attended this high school. They both took AP courses, which helped prepare them for college. There were also many extra curricular activity opportunities.The grading system was confusing. It didn’t seem like even the teachers could figure out how to effectively grade with the 0-4 systems...
1.0 parent
6/23/2024
This is school is biggest bullying and those staffs don’t care , school cop said the students have “freedom speech”. And Male cop can go to girls bathroom if he wants to. It’s not safe school. Their academic are not helpful and their teaching suck!

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Fountain-Fort Carson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fountain, CO and is served by the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,969 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Fountain-Fort Carson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $425,680. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fountain Middle School, Jordahl Elementary School, Aragon Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Fountain has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fountain-Fort Carson High School.

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