Best Public High Schools in 80817 (Fountain, CO) (2025-26)

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Best 80817 Colorado Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,071 students in 80817, CO.

The top ranked public high schools in 80817, CO are Fountain-fort Carson High School and Welte Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 80817 have an score of 19% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80817, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 80817 have a of 93%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Fountain-fort Carson High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80817, CO Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Fountain-fort Carson High School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 48%)
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900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640

Gr: 9-12 | 1,968 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #22.

Welte Education Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550

Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 80817, CO?

The top ranked public high schools in 80817, CO include Fountain-fort Carson High School and Welte Education Center.

How many public high schools are located in 80817?

2 public high schools are located in 80817.

What is the racial composition of students in 80817?

80817 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).