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%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
80%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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