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Fossil Ridge High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
5400 Ziegler Rd,
Fort Collins, CO
Poudre School District
School Details
Head of School
Julie Chaplain
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A
C+
B+
B-
B
A
A
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
51.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
88.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
60.5%
State Average
30.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
242:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
78.6%
Hispanic
10.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University
643 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
472 Students
University of Northern Colorado
181 Students
Colorado School of Mines
148 Students
Arizona State University
147 Students
University of Colorado Denver
141 Students
University of Denver
140 Students
University of Wyoming
140 Students
University of Arizona
126 Students
Northern Arizona University
113 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
219 Students
Biology
163 Students
Psychology
120 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
91 Students
Computer Science
84 Students
Nursing
77 Students
Marketing
76 Students
Political Science and Government
66 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
58 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
55 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/18/2025
I think if I were to need one thing to change at Fossil, it would be a harsher crack down on the academics in the school system. As a student, it can be fun to have things passed for no reason, but looking back, I wish someone had held me accountable more, and there were harsher punishments for not doing the required work.
12/25/2024
Fossil Ridge High School has been one of the best academic experiences of my lifetime. I've been fortunate enough to have fantastic teachers who are passionate about their subjects, and are committed to making sure you are doing well. The career opportunities and college opportunities provided through Fossil have given me a head start on life and helped me decide what I want to do.
11/5/2024
There are many things that go into how I rank this school. First, I just moved here and while the students are nice, they aren't very inclusive. Second, the teachers are very kind and helpful and I truly believe that they care about each student. Third, the culture as a whole is very diverse and everyone participates at this school which I feel is very important. So, as much as I do think that this school has a lot to work on to destroy cliques and to run a bit more smoothly, they also do very well with the students and they participate.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/10/2025
The teachers are very supportive of me and will help me if I am having a bad day. I do have an IEP which means I do have disabilities . But they don't really get in the way. The staff for IEP and those other plans are very supportive and will help get students the help they need. I feel like I could...
9/5/2025
One of my sons is a graduate of Fossil Ridge, and one is a current student. We have had an overwhelmingly positive experience. The teachers are well-educated and demonstrate a deep commitment to the growth of all of their students. Not only are there 26 AP courses, but there are also many concurrent...
11/30/2023
Not a student, but before the game I listened to this speech about dignity and much more, only to listen to a bunch of overpriveleged white kids taunt players during the game..and wow, your refs said not a mumbling word.* Glad to see you'll are teaching them that they will reap what they sow
12/13/2021
This school was a terrible experience for me. While I attended this school I was horrendously bullied. I could not walk down a hall without being harassed because of the way that I looked. The forms of harassment I faced were horrible. Every day I was called transphobic slurs, people would threaten...
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Fossil Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fort Collins, CO and is served by the Poudre School District in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,968 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Fossil Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fort Collins High School, Colorado Early College Fort Collins, Front Range Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Fort Collins has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fossil Ridge High School.