Serving 1,663 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 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 1,663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Poudre High School's student population of 1,663 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.49, 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
#397 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
1,663 students attend Poudre High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Poudre High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Poudre High School offer ?
Poudre High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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.
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