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Fort Collins High School

3400 Lambkin Way, Fort Collins, CO, 80525-5727 -

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Definition of Terms

Fort Collins High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 10 - 12

County

Larimer County, CO

Students & Faculty

Total Students

1381 students

% Male / % Female

49% / 51%

Total Classroom Teachers

67 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 10 - 438 students

Grade 11 - 471 students

Grade 12 - 472 students

This School

(CO) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:21

1:16

Students by Ethnicity

This School

(CO) School Average

% American Indian	1%	1%
% Asian	4%	3%
% Hispanic	11%	29%
% Black	2%	5%
% White	83%	62%

Additional Student Information

This School

(CO) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

10%

29%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

(CO) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Poudre R-1 School District

This School's Agency

(CO) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	52	3
Number of Students Managed	25,245 students	613 students
District Total Revenue	$219,074,000	$5,882,000
District Expenditure	$241,610,000	$5,502,000
District Revenue / Student	$8,678	$9,630
District Expenditure / Student	$9,571	$9,250
District Graduation Rates	n/a	n/a

Fort Collins High School, located at 3400 Lambkin Way, Fort Collins, Colorado, is one of four public senior high schools in the Poudre School District. It's school colors are purple and gold and after deliberation for many of the beginning years, the mascot has been (and always will be) a lambkin.
Fort Collins High School is over 100 years old.
Classes were originally held on the second floor of the old Franklin Grade School at the corner of West Mountain and Howes Street. Almost 40 students were in the first classes at the school.
By 1903, the need for a new building was apparent. At this time, the high school was moved to a new building on Meldrum Street where the present Lincoln Center stands. During the ensuing years, additions were placed on this building in 1915 and 1921.
In 1924 a brand new building, which curently stands at 1400 Remington Street, was constructed. Classes were held in this building from 1925 to 1995. In 1953, a large gym was built on the north side of the building. A science addition was added to the south end in the late 1970s.
Due to increasing student numbers, a new Fort Collins High School was built at the corner of Horsetooth and Timberline Roads at 3400 Lambkin Way, and it opened in the fall of 1995. The enrollment at Fort Collins High School for this year will exceed 1500 students. As of 2006, the largest graduating senior class passed through the doors with almost 600 students. Approximately 30,000 students have graduated since the beginning class in 1893.
Competitions: Fort Collins High School's marching band under the direction of Mike Smith has been honored throughout the state.
In 2002, portions of the music department were invited to Carnegie Hall in New York City. The Symphonic Band, Orchestra and Fort Collins A Cappella Choir were all asked to come and perform in this famous venue.
Traditions: Fort Collins High School takes pride in many of its traditions including: Mascot and Colors - the "lambkins" take pride, even though the mascot doesn't seem to be awe-inspiring.
Landing Sing - Every Fridays the A Cappella Choir sings the two school songs on the flight of steps in the first hall.
Athletics - various sport activities which inspired other traditions such as "the superfans."
Homecoming Dance.
Sadie Hawkins Dance.
Plays - one big show in the fall (usually a musical), and one big show in the spring (usually a play).
Concerts - band, orchestra and choir all perform at the concerts and go celebrate afterwards.
Boosters Dance.
Junior-Senior Prom - the last dance of the year.
After Prom Party - a free fun event to make sure people do not drink and drive.
Pops in the Park - the last performance of all music groups on the senior's last day, but before graduation ceremonies.
Junior Escorts - juniors in good standing help to run graduation Ceremonies.
Baccalaureate.
Graduation - perhaps the most honored tradition, graduation ceremonies have built up many traditions of their own. The choir sings songs such as "Battle Hymn of the Republic" in joint with the band, and there are individual performers who are handpicked by the music instructors and the principals.
Music Department: Choir, Band, Orchestra have played in Carnegie Hall.
Athletics: The Cross Country Team is one of the Best in the Nation. The Boys team has won 6 state championships since 1988, and were back to back state champions in 2004-2005. In 2005 the boys qualified for the national meet (Nike Team Nationals), and placed 9th overall. The girl’s team has won 3 state titles since 1989. Both teams are led by Coaches Chris Suppes and Craig Luckasen.
Extracurricular Activities: Art Club, Debate Team, Gay Straight Alliance, National Science Bowl, Plays and Musical Productions, Science Olympiad, Thespians and Tower Troupers, Marching Band, Pep Band, Young Democrats lub, Young Republicans Club, Asian Club, Graphic Literature Club.
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About This Zip Code (80525)

School Zip (80525)

(CO) State Average

Population (Approximate)

42,522 people

4,157,972 people

% (age 25+) w/College Degree

56%

33%

Population Average Age

34 years old

34 years old

Average Household size

2.5 persons

2.5 persons

Median Household Income

$53,422

$49,703

Avg. # of Rooms in Household

6.1 rooms

5.7 rooms

Median Age of Housing Structure

24 years old

35 years old

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Zipcode (80525)

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% Owning / % Renting

67% / 33%

67% / 33%

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