Poudre High School

201 Impala Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Poudre High School is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. It is one of four comprehensive public senior high schools in the Poudre School District, established in 1963. The school serves approximately 1,900 students with the most northwestern part of Fort Collins and outlying communities as its boundary.
Serving 1,572 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 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Poudre High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Poudre High School's student population of 1,572 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Calendar

School Rankings

Poudre High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poudre High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#397 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(22-23)
37%
33%
66%
45%
(20-21)
29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
(22-23)
83%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Impala
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poudre High School's ranking?
Poudre High School is ranked #397 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Poudre High School often compared to?
Poudre High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poudre High School?
The graduation rate of Poudre High School is 83%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Poudre High School?
1,572 students attend Poudre High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Poudre High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poudre High School?
Poudre High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Poudre High School offer ?
Poudre High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poudre High School part of?
Poudre High School is part of Poudre School District R-1.

School Reviews

2   1/31/2011
Too much bulling going on and teachers and staff turning there heads to it for certain students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - suzie

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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