Fountain-fort Carson High School
School Overview
Fountain-fort Carson High School is a public school located in Fountain, Colorado. It is a school in Fountain School District 8 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 35% of students are proficient in Math learning and 61% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,874 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 112 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,874 students are attending Fountain-fort Carson High School. By gender, there are 986 and 888 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Fountain-fort Carson High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 161 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| White | 102 | 59 | 43 |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| IDEA program | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 161 | 92 | 69 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 112 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Fountain-fort Carson High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 81.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 112 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 112 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 12 | 10.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 9 | 8.0% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 375 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 3 | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,515 Households |
| Population | 33,059 |
| Male | 17,889 |
| Female | 16,321 |
| Child Population | 12,922 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,256 Units |
| Average House Value | $229,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,593 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.70% |
| Average Household Income | $59,880 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.28% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Fountain-fort Carson High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 357 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 445 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Fountain-fort Carson High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 357 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 86 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 82 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 289 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 445 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An
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