Enrollment
2,044
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Collins, CO
Rocky Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Mountain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080399000545
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Mountain High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Mountain High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mountain High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky Mountain High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocky Mountain High School
Rocky Mountain High School is a large high school in Fort Collins, Colorado, enrolling 2,044 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,044 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Poudre School District R-1 also operates Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students) and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students) alongside Rocky Mountain High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rocky Mountain High School compares
Rocky Mountain High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,044 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,044
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Colorado - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Rocky Mountain High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poudre School District R-1, which includes Rocky Mountain High School.
$13,223
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 35.4%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rocky Mountain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fossil Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poudre High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Mountain 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
- Enrollment
- 1,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,044 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain High School
How many students attend Rocky Mountain High School?
Rocky Mountain High School has 2,044 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Collins, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain High School is 19.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Mountain High School?
20.9% of students at Rocky Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Mountain High School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Mountain High School?
Rocky Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rocky Mountain High School rank among high schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mountain High School ranks #5 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.
Is Rocky Mountain High School a good school?
Rocky Mountain High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Rocky Mountain High School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), Fort Collins High School (1,836 students), and Liberty Common Charter School (1,516 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.
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