Serving 2,053 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 2,053 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fossil Ridge High School's student population of 2,053 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,053 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fossil Ridge High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fossil Ridge High School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #30 out of 1,779 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Fossil Ridge High School?
2,053 students attend Fossil Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fossil Ridge High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fossil Ridge High School offer ?
Fossil Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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