Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an

2,040 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fountain-Fort Carson High School (FFCHS), located in Fountain, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8. Given its geographical proximity to the Fort Carson military installation, the school maintains a deeply ingrained culture that supports military-connected families. The campus is known for fostering a diverse student body and emphasizing a sense of community pride, often characterized by its robust school spirit and active participation in local athletic and extracurricular programs.

Academically, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. FFCHS places a strong focus on student growth and community engagement, utilizing its facilities at Jimmy Camp Road to host a wide range of academic, artistic, and athletic endeavors. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a supportive environment for its unique demographic, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens equipped for both military and civilian career paths.

2,040

Total Students

119.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	906
Hispanic	607
Black	208
Asian	32
Two or More	227
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	41

White
906 (44.4 %)
Hispanic
607 (29.8 %)
Two or More
227 (11.1 %)
Black
208 (10.2 %)
Pacific Islander
41 (2.0 %)
Asian
32 (1.6 %)
American Indian
19 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fountain School District No. 8 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)382-1640
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,040
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	119.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	716
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	133

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 579

Grade 10 525

Grade 11 447

Grade 12 489