Excellent
#195 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 11% in state
Fowler High School
High School · Fowler School District No. R4j · Fowler, CO
A Fowler School District No. R4j high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 218, Fowler, CO 81039
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fowler High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fowler High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low249/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,226
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fowler School District No. R4j
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fowler High School is listed in Fowler School District No. R4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fowler High School
Fowler High School is a public high school in Fowler, CO, part of Fowler School District No. R4j, serving approximately 98 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fowler High School
What grades does Fowler High School serve?
Fowler High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fowler High School?
Fowler High School has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler High School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fowler High School rank in CO?
Fowler High School ranks #195 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fowler High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fowler High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fowler High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fowler High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Fowler High School a charter school?
No, Fowler High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fowler High School a Title I school?
No, Fowler High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fowler High School?
49.0% of students at Fowler High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (719) 263-4279
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 81039)
- 1,686
- Area median age
- 51.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81039; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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