Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Public school in Fountain 8, grades 9 to 12. 900 Jimmy Camp Road, Fountain.
Contact
- Phone
- (719) 382-1640
Questions about enrolling?
The school’s enrollment contact can help.
- Phone
- (719) 358-4386
- Enrollment page
- ffc8.org (opens in a new tab)
Where this comes from
- Phone, website, address: from the school’s own website where we could check it, otherwise the Colorado Department of Education school directory.
- Enrollment phone: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Enrollment page: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
Everything else, in six parts
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Academics
93 in 100 students graduate in 4 years; average SAT 919.
Students who graduate in 4 years
93.1%
Higher than most of the 54 area schools that report it (middle value 86.3%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT score (11th graders)
919 out of 1600
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 981).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT reading and writing score
481 out of 800
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 511.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT math score
438 out of 800
Lower than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 471.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
State rating
Performance Plan
Colorado rates every school each year from test results, growth and graduation. From highest to lowest: Performance, Improvement, Priority Improvement, Turnaround. Alternative schools get an AEC version.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students who left school that year without finishing
0.6%
Lower than most of the 36 area schools that report it (middle value 2.4%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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Students per teacher
About 17 students per teacher
Near the middle of the 65 area schools that report it (middle value 15.9).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Programs
AP and college classes. 13 career pathways.
Special programs
- AP
- AVID
- CTE
- JROTC (Army)
- Concurrent Enrollment
- Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
- Credit Recovery
AP (Advanced Placement) classes are college-level, with an exam in May.
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Also available through the district
Career Start (PPSC)
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
AP courses offered
15 courses
More than most of the 37 area schools that report it (middle value 9).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
College classes in high school
Yes
Students can take college classes for credit while still in high school. Colorado calls this concurrent enrollment.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Career pathways
- Business
- Marketing
- Construction Trades
- Welding
- Culinary Arts
- Engineering
- Aerospace
- Computer Science
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- Digital Media
- Health Sciences
- Biomedical Science
- Education & Teaching
- Theater Technology
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Also available through the district
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice
- Fire Science
- EMT
- Cybersecurity
- Automotive
- Diesel Technology
- Early Childhood Education
Show all 14 career pathways through the district
- Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Veterinary Assistant
- Graphic Design
- Zookeeping
- Medical Office
- Broadcasting
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
World languages
Spanish and German
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Sports and clubs
23 teams and 28 clubs and activities listed.
Sports teams
- Baseball
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Cross Country
- Flag Football (Girls)
- Football
- Golf (Boys)
- Golf (Girls)
Show all 23 sports teams
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Softball
- Spirit (Cheer)
- Swimming & Diving (Boys)
- Swimming & Diving (Girls)
- Tennis (Boys)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track & Field
- Unified Basketball
- Unified Track & Field
- Volleyball (Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wrestling (Boys)
- Wrestling (Girls)
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Clubs and activities
- Agriculture Club
- Asian Culture Club
- Art Club
- Book Club
- Dungeons & Dragons Club
- Explorers
- FCA
- Environmental Club
Show all 28 clubs and activities
- Magic: The Gathering Club
- Needle Arts Club
- Outdoor Club
- Science National Honor Society
- Student 2 Student
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
- Dance Club
- Women's History Club
- DECA
- FBLA
- HOSA
- National Honor Society
- Robotics (VEX)
- Student Council
- Yearbook
- Band
- Marching Band
- Choir
- JROTC Drill Team
- JROTC Raider Team
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Getting in
Public school in Fountain 8. Boundary or open enrollment.
When to apply
Fountain-Fort Carson High School uses Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8’s dates.
Out-of-district / out-of-zone requests open 2027-28
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), Enrollment. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Decisions Every year
Not published; requests reviewed by space and program availability
We couldn’t fully confirm this. Check with the school or district.
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), Frequently Asked Questions. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Registration for next school year opens Every year
On or around June 1 each year
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), Frequently Asked Questions. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Kind of school
Public school
Fountain 8, grades 9-12
How students get in
Boundary or open enrollment
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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What to know about applying
Students who live in Fountain-Fort Carson D8 are assigned to this high school. Families from other districts send an out-of-district request during the spring window, and the district reviews each request based on open space. Families can register any time of year after moving into the district, which matters for military families.
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Where to apply or enroll
Open the page on ffc8.org (opens in a new tab)
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Yearly tuition
Free
Colorado public and charter schools do not charge tuition.
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Getting there
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Address
900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
School hours
8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Bus and transportation
FFC8 provides bus service for registered students; every new and returning student must register for busing each school year, and stops and times are shown in the My Ride K-12 app.
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Uniform or dress code required
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Support and culture
About 1,909 students. Support services listed below.
How many students
1,909 students
Bigger than most of the 72 area schools that report it (middle value 461.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students from lower-income families
46% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
Students whose families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This describes family income, not school quality; lower test scores often reflect it.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students per counselor
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Special education, IEP and 504 services
FFC8's Department of Special Education serves students with disabilities, including center-based programming, Child Find, and a Special Education Advisory Committee.
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Gifted and talented services
FFCHS has a Gifted and Talented coordinator who offers post-secondary and scheduling help, social-emotional support, and enrichment for gifted students.
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Help for students learning English
High school English learners can get CLDE support through an elective English language class plus co-teaching and push-in help in core classes.
Source: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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