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 1,409 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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 1,409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Poudre High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Fort Collins, CO, encompassing approximately 1,757.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 41.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge reaching up to 62.8 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Poudre High School's student population of 1,409 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,409 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Motto
I am who I am because of who we are.
School Rankings
Poudre High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Silver
School Mascot
Impala
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poudre High School's ranking?
Poudre High School is ranked #412 out of 1,748 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 82.7%.
How many students attend Poudre High School?
1,409 students attend Poudre High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Poudre High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poudre High School?
Poudre High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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
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Too much bulling going on and teachers and staff turning there heads to it for certain students.
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