Serving 103 students in grades 9-12, Welte Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Welte Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Welte Education Center's student population of 103 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Welte Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welte Education Center is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1394 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
36%
Black
14%
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)60-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welte Education Center's ranking?
Welte Education Center is ranked #1394 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Welte Education Center?
The graduation rate of Welte Education Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Welte Education Center?
103 students attend Welte Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Welte Education Center students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welte Education Center?
Welte Education Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Welte Education Center offer ?
Welte Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Welte Education Center part of?
Welte Education Center is part of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Welte Education Center located?
Welte Education Center is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Fountain, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
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