Falcon High School

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

www.d49.org/fhs

1,172 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Falcon High School, located in Peyton, Colorado, serves as a primary secondary education institution within Falcon School District 49. Situated on the eastern edge of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area, the school functions as a community hub for the growing Peyton and Falcon regions. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. Students have access to a range of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which are designed to build leadership skills and school spirit. By emphasizing a culture of accountability and community involvement, Falcon High School aims to equip its student body with the necessary tools to navigate the challenges of the 21st century while maintaining a strong connection to the local District 49 identity.

1,172

Total Students

59.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Falcon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	744
Hispanic	248
Black	53
Asian	13
Two or More	102
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
744 (63.5%)
Hispanic
248 (21.2%)
Two or More
102 (8.7%)
Black
53 (4.5%)
Asian
13 (1.1%)
American Indian
10 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Phone:	(719)495-5522
Website:	http://www.d49.org/fhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 9 281

Grade 10 308

Grade 11 280

Grade 12 303