Fountain-Fort Carson High School

High No virtual instruction FOUNTAIN, CO Grades 09–12 Suburb: Large Colorado Springs, CO SchoolScore™ F (48.7)
  • 1,974 Students
  • 114.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • 09–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (719)382-1640 Phone
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Fountain-Fort Carson High School
FOUNTAIN, CO 80817
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ F (48.7)
1,974
Students
114.0
Teachers
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
(719)382-1640
Phone

Fountain-Fort Carson High School is a public High school located in FOUNTAIN, COLORADO, operated by the Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an school district. It serves grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 1,974 students enrolled; a 17.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado High School Average
Enrollment
1,974.0
State avg: 634.0
▲ 211% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.31:1
State avg: 17:1
▲ 2% worse
Free Lunch %
43.0%
State avg: 46.5%
▼ 8% better
School Details
School Name
Fountain-Fort Carson High School
NCESSCH ID
080408000562
State School ID
CO-1000-3110
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
900 JIMMY CAMP ROAD
City
FOUNTAIN
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80817
County
El Paso County
Metro Area
Colorado Springs, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0805
State Leg. Upper
08012
State Leg. Lower
08021
Latitude
38.6738
Longitude
-104.683
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
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1,974
Total Students
👩‍🏫
114.0
Teachers FTE
📐
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
114.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)114.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 849 43%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
LEAID
0804080
State LEA ID
CO-1000
Phone
(719)382-1300
Website
http://www.ffc8.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
FOUNTAIN
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$139,265K
Federal Revenue
$48,198K
State Revenue
$81,098K
Local Revenue
$9,969K
Total Expenditure
$146,147K
Instruction Exp.
$62,349K
Support Services
$50,641K
Other Current Exp.
$3,911K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Fountain-Fort Carson High School

1
Jordahl Elementary School
FOUNTAIN · Elementary
0.3 mi
2
Conrad Early Learning Center
FOUNTAIN · Prekindergarten
0.3 mi
3
Aragon Elementary School
FOUNTAIN · Elementary
1.1 mi
4
Eagleside Elementary School
FOUNTAIN · Elementary
1.1 mi
5
Fountain Middle School
FOUNTAIN · Middle
1.5 mi
6
Welte Education Center
FOUNTAIN · High
1.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fountain-Fort Carson High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Fountain-Fort Carson High School?
1,974 students are enrolled at Fountain-Fort Carson High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Fountain-Fort Carson High School have?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School has 114.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does Fountain-Fort Carson High School serve?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Fountain-Fort Carson High School a charter school?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Fountain-Fort Carson High School located in?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School is located in the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Fountain-Fort Carson High School belong to?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School is part of the Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an school district.
How much does Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an spend per student?
The Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an district spends approximately $74,035,968 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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