For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 12,704 students in Fort Collins, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Collins, CO are Liberty Common Charter School, Fossil Ridge High School and Compass Community Collaborative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Collins, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Fort Collins have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public high schools.
Fort Collins, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty Common Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fort Collins, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-9800
Grades: K-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #22.
Fossil Ridge High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5400 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-6260
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-6260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: #33.
Compass Community Collaborative School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Collins High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Lambkin Way
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-8021
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-8021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #55.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 West Swallow Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7023
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7023
Grades: 9-12
| 2,056 students
Rank: #66.
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: K-12
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Grades: 6-12
| 967 students
Rank: #88.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 494-4620
Grades: K-12
| 730 students
Rank: #99.
Poudre High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Impala Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6000
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,572 students
Rank: #1010.
Psd Global Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Grades: K-12
| 299 students
Rank: #1111.
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(720) 545-6650
Grades: K-11
| 613 students
Rank: #1212.
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7640 Westgate Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Rank: #1313.
Centennial High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 East Laurel Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-4940
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-4940
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #1414.
Poudre Community Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3295
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3295
Grades: 6-12
| 251 students
Fort Collins, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
703 East Prospect
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 490-3204
Grades: PK
| 84 students
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2130 West Horsetooth Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
1225 Redwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 419-3252
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 419-3252
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
2130 Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 488-8260
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Mountain View Junior High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2540 La Porte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3360
Grades: 7-9
| 33 students
Peak Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2551 Hampshire Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Pioneer Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2745 Minnesota Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-3562
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Psd Mountain Crest Alternative Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4601 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 207-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Village School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3239
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fort Collins, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Collins, CO include Liberty Common Charter School, Fossil Ridge High School and Compass Community Collaborative School.
How many public high schools are located in Fortllins?
14 public high schools are located in Fortllins.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortllins?
Fortllins public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fortllins are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fortllins include: Poudre High School vs. Rocky Mountain High School, Poudre Community Academy vs. Centennial High School, Ridgeview Classical Schools vs. Liberty Common Charter School
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