Excellent
#309 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 17% in state
Fossil Ridge High School
High School · Poudre School District R-1 · Fort Collins, CO
A Poudre School District R-1 high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5400 ZIEGLER ROAD, Fort Collins, CO 80528
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 83% proficient (2021)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fossil Ridge High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
15.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fossil Ridge 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 71Very 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
$122,133
Median home value
$654,200
Median rent
$1,906/mo
College educated
63.3%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80528; 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 | 1.7 mi | 967 | Compare → |
| Fort Collins High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,902 | Compare → |
| Front Range Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Colorado Early Colleges WindsorCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 2.9 mi | 175 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Poudre School District R-1
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Fossil Ridge High School is listed in Poudre School District R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fossil Ridge High School
Fossil Ridge High School is a public high school in Fort Collins, CO, part of Poudre School District R-1, serving approximately 1,968 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fossil Ridge High School
What grades does Fossil Ridge High School serve?
Fossil Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fossil Ridge High School?
Fossil Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,968 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fossil Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fossil Ridge High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fossil Ridge High School rank in CO?
Fossil Ridge High School ranks #309 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fossil Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fossil Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Fossil Ridge High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fossil Ridge High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Fossil Ridge High School a charter school?
No, Fossil Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fossil Ridge High School a Title I school?
No, Fossil Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fossil Ridge High School?
15.9% of students at Fossil Ridge 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
- 1,968
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (970) 488-6260
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80528)
- 24,233
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 80528; 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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