Poudre High School

1,663 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,663

Total Students

92.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poudre High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,098
Hispanic	456
Black	17
Asian	22
Two or More	62
American Indian	8

White
1,098 (66.0 %)
Hispanic
456 (27.4 %)
Two or More
62 (3.7 %)
Asian
22 (1.3 %)
Black
17 (1.0 %)
American Indian
8 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Poudre School District R-1
Phone:	(970)488-6000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	561
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 338

Grade 10 358

Grade 11 473

Grade 12 494