Fountain-Fort Carson High School

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

1,974 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.

1,974

Total Students

114.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	833
Hispanic	606
Black	221
Asian	38
Two or More	205
American Indian	26
Pacific Islander	45

White
833 (42.2%)
Hispanic
606 (30.7%)
Black
221 (11.2%)
Two or More
205 (10.4%)
Pacific Islander
45 (2.3%)
Asian
38 (1.9%)
American Indian
26 (1.3%)

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:	1,974
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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 9 519

Grade 10 503

Grade 11 478

Grade 12 474