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Poudre Community Academy
High School · Poudre School District R-1 · Fort Collins, CO
A Poudre School District R-1 high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2540 LAPORTE AVENUE, Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 42.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Poudre Community Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Poudre Community Academy 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$52,679
Median home value
$541,300
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
36.9%
Poverty rate
32%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80521; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poudre High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,572 | Compare → |
| Polaris Expeditionary Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Centennial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Compass Community Collaborative SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 6–12 | 3.2 mi | 163 | 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.
Poudre School District R-1
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #51 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
Poudre Community Academy is listed in Poudre School District R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poudre Community Academy
Poudre Community Academy is a public high school in Fort Collins, CO, part of Poudre School District R-1, serving approximately 251 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,687 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poudre Community Academy
What grades does Poudre Community Academy serve?
Poudre Community Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Poudre Community Academy?
Poudre Community Academy has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poudre Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Poudre Community Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poudre Community Academy rank in CO?
Poudre Community Academy ranks #1,687 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Poudre Community Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Poudre Community Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Poudre Community Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poudre Community Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Poudre Community Academy a charter school?
No, Poudre Community Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poudre Community Academy a Title I school?
No, Poudre Community Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poudre Community Academy?
74.9% of students at Poudre Community Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 95.6%
- Phone
- (970) 490-3295
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80521)
- 38,217
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 23
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 80521; 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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