Summary:
Zip code 80701 in Fort Morgan, Colorado, contains two public high schools — Fort Morgan High School and Lincoln High School — both serving grades 9 through 12 in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan, which is currently ranked 109 out of 115 Colorado districts (0 stars). The two schools differ dramatically: Fort Morgan is a large comprehensive high school with 945 students, while Lincoln enrolls just 43 students and appears to operate as an alternative or credit-recovery program.
Outcomes diverge sharply. Fort Morgan High School posts an 83.7% graduation rate and 2.5% dropout rate, while Lincoln High School graduates just 41.7% of students — less than half the state rate — with an 11.5% dropout rate, over seven times the state average. Chronic absenteeism affects 31.7% of Fort Morgan students but a staggering 74.5% of Lincoln students. Lincoln's favorable 8.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio has not translated into better results, and both schools report similar poverty levels (roughly 50% free/reduced lunch), suggesting Lincoln's challenges stem from its alternative-school mission rather than socioeconomic factors alone.
Fort Morgan High School exceeds its district's 81.7% graduation rate but trails the state's 85.6%, and its 43% SAT reading/writing proficiency is well below the state's 62%. No SAT data is reported for Lincoln High School due to its small enrollment. For parents, Fort Morgan offers the area's primary traditional high school option with moderate performance, while Lincoln serves a highly at-risk population with very small classes but extreme engagement difficulties. Together, the schools highlight a district under significant pressure where student engagement and college readiness are critical concerns.
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