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Welte Education Center

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Welte Education Center is a public high school in Fountain, Colorado, serving 106 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Fountain School District No. 8, which is ranked 85 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Welte Education Center stands out from nearby schools like Fountain-Fort Carson High School in several key ways. It has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of Hispanic (31.13%) and African American (11.32%) students. However, Welte consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 26% of 11th-graders proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 51% for the district and 58% for the state. Additionally, Welte has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.38%) compared to Fountain-Fort Carson High School (36.37%).

Despite these challenges, Welte Education Center has a lower student-teacher ratio (7.6) compared to Fountain-Fort Carson High School (17.1) and other nearby schools, which could indicate a more personalized learning environment. However, this potential advantage does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes, as Welte's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 249 out of 292 Colorado high schools in 2014-2015 to 283 out of 349 in 2023-2024. Addressing the school's performance issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the Welte community.

Students ?

7.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,398

Per pupil spending ?

66.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817-2290

(719) 382-1550

District: Fountain School District No. 8

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.7%

Hispanic:

32.1%

African American:

13.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 13th percentile in 2010 → 19th in 2024

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2010

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (27% vs 64% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Colorado average (63% vs 86%)

!Dropout rate above the Colorado average (5% vs 2%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg50%

Colorado avg64%

Not ranked this year

Welte Education Center did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

82^nd of 115Fountain School District No. 8 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	19.3	283 of 349	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	5.7	334 of 349	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	9.0	365 of 411	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	9.0	349 of 388	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	17.0	249 of 292	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	8.1	330 of 369	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	18.8	283 of 349	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	16.3	272 of 334	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	13.9	288 of 337	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	12.3	284 of 327	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	19.9	258 of 310	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	14.9	258 of 301	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	35.2	203 of 298	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	16.0	246 of 286	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	8.9	255 of 280	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	4.2	272 of 279	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Welte Education Center	Public	9-12	330 Lyckman Dr	Fountain	80817	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	No	(719) 382-1550	84	11	7.6	66.7%	35 (41.7%)	11 (13.1%)	27 (32.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	7 (8.3%)								(n/a)	27.0							$27,398
Fountain-Fort Carson High School	Public	9-12	900 Jimmy Camp Road	Fountain	80817	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	No	(719) 382-1640	1,974	114	17.3	43.0%	833 (42.2%)	221 (11.2%)	606 (30.7%)	38 (1.9%)	26 (1.3%)	45 (2.3%)	205 (10.4%)								(n/a)	51.0							$15,554
Mesa Ridge High School	Public	9-12	6070 Mesa Ridge Parkway	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 391-3600	1,304	69	18.8	35.9%	504 (38.7%)	158 (12.1%)	439 (33.7%)	18 (1.4%)	15 (1.2%)	20 (1.5%)	150 (11.5%)	31.7	226^th of 328 public high schools	31.1%		33.2	227^th of 349 public high schools	35.0%	1	60.0	23.0	64.0	23.0	53.0	14.0	19.3	$13,973
Widefield High School	Public	9-12	615 Widefield Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 391-3200	1,193	70	16.9	39.2%	485 (40.7%)	120 (10.1%)	416 (34.9%)	22 (1.8%)	5 (0.4%)	12 (1.0%)	133 (11.1%)	34	222^nd of 328 public high schools	32.3%		35.6	220^th of 349 public high schools	37.0%	2	67.0	22.0	61.0	22.0	53.0	14.0	26.3	$14,084
Discovery High School	Public	9-12	701 Widefield Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 391-3121	83	6	13.8	65.1%	43 (51.8%)	3 (3.6%)	24 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	12 (14.5%)								(n/a)								$20,989
James Irwin Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5525 Astrozon Blvd.	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 576-8055	425	27	15.8	48.7%	111 (26.1%)	34 (8.0%)	215 (50.6%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	52 (12.2%)	77.7	74^th of 328 public high schools	77.4%		80	62^nd of 349 public high schools	82.2%	12	81.0	43.0	82.0	57.0	84.0	48.0	34.5	$9,329
Spring Creek Youth Services Center	Public	5-12	3190 East Las Vegas	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Division of Youth Services	No	No	No	No	(719) 329-6924																			(n/a)								$00
Sierra High School	Public	9-12	2250 Jet Wing Drive	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2090	843	50	17.0	72.5%	129 (15.3%)	146 (17.3%)	474 (56.2%)	18 (2.1%)	5 (0.6%)	12 (1.4%)	59 (7.0%)	12.9	295^th of 328 public high schools	10.1%		18.4	288^th of 349 public high schools	17.5%	7	48.0		43.0		27.0		6.4	$17,734
Harrison High School	Public	9-12	2755 Janitell Road	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2080	1,089	62	17.5	72.5%	166 (15.2%)	170 (15.6%)	631 (57.9%)	27 (2.5%)	6 (0.6%)	5 (0.5%)	84 (7.7%)	15.3	284^th of 328 public high schools	13.4%		18.9	287^th of 349 public high schools	17.8%	3	49.0	14.0	46.0	15.0	39.0	7.0	14.8	$15,766
Atlas Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1628 South Murray Blvd	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	Yes	(719) 358-7196	499	31	16.2	82.6%	22 (4.4%)	20 (4.0%)	442 (88.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	40.3	194^th of 328 public high schools	40.9%		36	213^th of 349 public high schools	39.0%	19	51.0	38.0		31.0		36.0	19.4	$8,097

Frequently Asked Questions about Welte Education Center

What is the racial makeup of Welte Education Center?

Students at Welte Education Center are 42% White, 32% Hispanic, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Pacific Islander.

What district is Welte Education Center in?

Fountain School District No. 8

How many students attend Welte Education Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 84 students attended Welte Education Center.

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