- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Collins, CO
Poudre High School
Federal NCES profile for Poudre High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080399000541
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poudre High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Poudre High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poudre High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399000541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Poudre High School shrank from 1,663 students in 2022-23 to 1,572 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 92.4 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 080399000541 · Fort Collins, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,409 enr · 15.3:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Poudre High School shrank from 1,663 students in 2022-23 to 1,572 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 92.4 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Poudre High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- This school
Poudre High School
1,409 students
What this shows Poudre High School reports 1,409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poudre High School compares
Poudre High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,409 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,409
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Colorado - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Poudre High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poudre High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poudre High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Poudre High School
How many students attend Poudre High School?
Poudre High School has 1,409 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Collins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,663 (2022-23) → 1,572 (2023-24), down 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poudre High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poudre High School is 15.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poudre High School?
31.2% of students at Poudre High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poudre High School?
The largest demographic group at Poudre High School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poudre High School?
Poudre High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poudre High School rank among high schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Poudre High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Fort Collins, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fort Collins on the city page.
What other schools are in Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Poudre High School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.