Fossil Ridge High School

5400 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 2,263 students in grades 9-12, Fossil Ridge High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fossil Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Fossil Ridge High School's student population of 2,263 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,263 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
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School Rankings

Fossil Ridge High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fossil Ridge High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#38 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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63%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fossil Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
83%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
80%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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94%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fossil Ridge High School's ranking?
Fossil Ridge High School is ranked #38 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fossil Ridge High School often compared to?
Fossil Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Collins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fossil Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Fossil Ridge High School is 94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Fossil Ridge High School?
2,263 students attend Fossil Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fossil Ridge High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fossil Ridge High School?
Fossil Ridge High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fossil Ridge High School offer ?
Fossil Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fossil Ridge High School part of?
Fossil Ridge High School is part of Poudre School District R-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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