Rocky Mountain High School vs. Poudre High School
Should I attend Rocky Mountain High School or Poudre High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rocky Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 2,087 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Mountain High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,958 students in grades 9-12, Poudre High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,087 students
1,958 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#238 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#511 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
59%
Graduation Rate
86%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
573
518
Grade 10 Students
507
493
Grade 11 Students
477
464
Grade 12 Students
530
483
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
27%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
74%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
