Rocky Mountain High School

1300 WEST SWALLOW ROAD
FORT COLLINS, CO 80526

2,069 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rocky Mountain High School (RMHS), located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Poudre School District. Known for its strong academic environment and robust community spirit, the school offers a diverse range of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and specialized academic pathways designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic rigor, Rocky Mountain High School is widely recognized for its extensive extracurricular culture, featuring a comprehensive slate of athletics, arts, and student-led organizations. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that encourages student engagement, leadership, and personal growth. Situated in a suburban setting, the campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, maintaining a long-standing reputation for fostering school pride and academic achievement among its student body.

2,069

Total Students

104.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,548
Hispanic	352
Black	51
Asian	26
Two or More	82
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,548 (74.8 %)
Hispanic
352 (17.0 %)
Two or More
82 (4.0 %)
Black
51 (2.5 %)
Asian
26 (1.3 %)
American Indian
8 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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)488-7023
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,069
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	622
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 9 576

Grade 10 488

Grade 11 502

Grade 12 503

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rocky Mountain High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	576
Grade 10	488
Grade 11	502
Grade 12	503

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rocky Mountain High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	983	47.5%
Male	1,086	52.5%

High School 9th - 12th