POLARIS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL
POLARIS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the Poudre School District R-1 school district, located in FORT COLLINS, CO with about 411 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 25 teachers, POLARIS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
POLARIS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a unique K-12 public school that operates under the "Expeditionary Learning" (EL) model. This educational framework emphasizes learning by doing, prioritizing complex, real-world projects over traditional textbook-based instruction. Students engage in long-term "expeditions" that integrate multiple subjects, encouraging them to think critically, solve authentic problems, and produce high-quality work that often serves a purpose beyond the classroom, such as benefiting the local community.
The school is defined by a culture of character, high achievement, and community engagement. Beyond academic rigor, Polaris places a heavy emphasis on social-emotional growth, fostering an environment of mutual respect, responsibility, and collaboration. By encouraging students to take ownership of their education through fieldwork, expert interviews, and public presentations of their learning, Polaris aims to prepare students not just for higher education, but to be active, empathetic, and capable citizens who are prepared to make a positive impact on the world around them.
For more information, contact POLARIS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL at (970) 488-8260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT COLLINS, CO 80521-3210
(970) 488-8260
POLARIS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL is a public school in FORT COLLINS, CO with about 411 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Poudre School District R-1
- Total Students:
- 411
- Teachers:
- 25.35
- 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 411 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POLARIS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
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.