For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 13,404 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 Colorado Early College Fort Collins. 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 50% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 57% 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 80%, which is less than the Colorado average of 81%.
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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fort Collins, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Common Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
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
| 1,150 students
Rank: #22.
Fossil Ridge High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 83%)
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
| 2,263 students
Rank: #33.
Colorado Early College Fort Collins
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0044
Grades: 6-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #44.
Psd Global Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3086
Grades: K-12
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70%)
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
| 702 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Collins High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 73%)
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
| 1,989 students
Rank: #77.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
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
| 2,087 students
Rank: #88.
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
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
| 389 students
Rank: #99.
Poudre High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
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
| 1,958 students
Rank: #1010.
Compass Community Collaborative School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 372-4242
Grades: 6-12
| 173 students
Rank: #1111.
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4640 Westgate Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 657-2860
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1212.
Ascent Classical Northern Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(720) 541-9809
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(720) 541-9809
Grades: K-9
| 514 students
Rank: #1313.
Centennial High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 East Laurel Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-4940
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-4940
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #1414.
Poudre Community Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3295
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 490-3295
Grades: 6-12
| 274 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
1225 Redwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 419-3252
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 419-3252
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Global Village Academy - Fort Collins (Closed 2021)
Charter School
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 Colorado Early College Fort Collins.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Collins, CO?
14 public high schools are located in Fort Collins, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Collins, CO?
Fort Collins, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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