Serving 1,572 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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- 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 1,572 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Mascot
Impala
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Colors
Royal blue, Silver
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 0.51, 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
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
1,572 students attend Poudre High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Poudre High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poudre High School?
Poudre High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Poudre High School offer ?
Poudre High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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