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#1207 of 1,815 schools in CO
Harold Ferguson High School
High School · Thompson School District R-2j · Loveland, CO
A Thompson School District R-2j high school where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1811 W 15TH ST, Loveland, CO 80538
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harold Ferguson High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Harold Ferguson 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 80Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Loveland), 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
$85,057
Median home value
$472,200
Median rent
$1,730/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,479 | Compare → |
| Thompson Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,033 | Compare → |
| Loveland Classical SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,007 | Compare → |
| Mountain View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Thompson School District R-2j
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #22 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harold Ferguson High School is listed in Thompson School District R-2J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harold Ferguson High School
Harold Ferguson High School is a public high school in Loveland, CO, part of Thompson School District R-2j, serving approximately 154 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,207 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harold Ferguson High School
What grades does Harold Ferguson High School serve?
Harold Ferguson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harold Ferguson High School?
Harold Ferguson High School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold Ferguson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold Ferguson High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harold Ferguson High School rank in CO?
Harold Ferguson High School ranks #1,207 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Harold Ferguson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harold Ferguson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Harold Ferguson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harold Ferguson High School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Harold Ferguson High School a charter school?
No, Harold Ferguson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harold Ferguson High School a Title I school?
No, Harold Ferguson High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.6%
- Phone
- (970) 613-5300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80538)
- 49,183
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 80538; 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, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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