POUDRE HIGH SCHOOL
POUDRE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Poudre School District R-1 school district, located in FORT COLLINS, CO with about 1,821 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 104 teachers, POUDRE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
POUDRE HIGH SCHOOL, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a prominent secondary institution within the Poudre School District. As one of the district’s larger and more established high schools, it serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for providing a comprehensive academic environment. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that cater to the varied interests and talents of its students.
Beyond its core curriculum, POUDRE HIGH SCHOOL is particularly noted for its specialized programming, including the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts students looking for a rigorous, globally-focused academic challenge. The school emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce. With its central location on Impala Drive, Poudre serves as a significant hub for student life and educational development in the northern Fort Collins area.
For more information, contact POUDRE HIGH SCHOOL at (970) 488-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT COLLINS, CO 80521-2216
(970) 488-6000
POUDRE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in FORT COLLINS, CO with about 1,821 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Poudre School District R-1
- Total Students:
- 1,821
- Teachers:
- 104.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,821 students
- White
- 67.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.0%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.