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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Fossil Ridge High School serves the southeast part of Fort Collins, CO, covering an area of approximately 47.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.9 miles away.
- 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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Silver
School Mascot
Sabercat
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 #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 82.7%.
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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