Very Good
#600 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 33% in state
Fort Collins High School
High School · Poudre School District R-1 · Fort Collins, CO
A Poudre School District R-1 high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3400 LAMBKIN WAY, Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2021)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fort Collins High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fort Collins 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Collins), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,349
Median home value
$563,100
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort CollinsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 967 | Compare → |
| Ascent Classical Academy of Northern ColoradoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–11 | 1.3 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Liberty Common Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,475 | Compare → |
| Ridgeview Classical SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 730 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Poudre School District R-1
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #32 of 51
- District spending per student
- $14,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Collins High School is listed in Poudre School District R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Collins High School
Fort Collins High School is a public high school in Fort Collins, CO, part of Poudre School District R-1, serving approximately 1,902 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Collins High School
What grades does Fort Collins High School serve?
Fort Collins High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fort Collins High School?
Fort Collins High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,902 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Collins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Collins High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Collins High School rank in CO?
Fort Collins High School ranks #600 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fort Collins High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Collins High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Fort Collins High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Collins High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Fort Collins High School a charter school?
No, Fort Collins High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Collins High School a Title I school?
No, Fort Collins High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Collins High School?
37.3% of students at Fort Collins 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
- 1,902
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.1%
- Phone
- (970) 488-8021
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80525)
- 55,541
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 80525; 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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