Rocky Mountain High School

1300 West Swallow Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 2,069 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 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,069 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Rocky Mountain High School's student population of 2,069 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,069 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
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School Rankings

Rocky Mountain High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain High School is 0.41, 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)
#270 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rocky Mountain High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rocky Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rocky Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
35%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
75%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Rocky Mountain High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Rocky Mountain High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rocky Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocky Mountain High School's ranking?
Rocky Mountain High School is ranked #270 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Mountain High School often compared to?
Rocky Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Collins High School, Poudre High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Rocky Mountain High School is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain High School?
2,069 students attend Rocky Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Rocky Mountain High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain High School?
Rocky Mountain High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain High School offer ?
Rocky Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rocky Mountain High School part of?
Rocky Mountain High School is part of Poudre School District R-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,069 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 92% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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