Fossil Ridge High School is the newest of four public high schools in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States.
Serving 1,846 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,846 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fossil Ridge High School's student population of 1,846 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,846 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Green, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Sabercat, Always a Sabercat
School Rankings
Fossil Ridge High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fossil Ridge High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sabercat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fossil Ridge High School's ranking?
Fossil Ridge High School is ranked #61 out of 1,748 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fossil Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Fossil Ridge High School is 97%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Fossil Ridge High School?
1,846 students attend Fossil Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Fossil Ridge High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fossil Ridge High School?
Fossil Ridge High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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