For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,084 students in the neighborhood of Fountain Valley, Fountain, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fountain Valley are Fountain-fort Carson High School and Welte Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fountain Valley, Fountain, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Fountain Valley, Fountain, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fountain-fort Carson High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Fountain Valley, Fountain, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fountain-fort Carson High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,968 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Welte Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fountain Valley, Fountain, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fountain Valley, Fountain, CO include Fountain-fort Carson High School and Welte Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fountain Valley, Fountain?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fountain Valley, Fountain.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fountain Valley, Fountain?
the neighborhood of Fountain Valley, Fountain public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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