Poudre High School

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Poudre High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
201 S Impala Dr,  Fort Collins, CO
Poudre School District
3.8
3.8
1,409 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
51.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
61.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
34.4%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
219:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
62.7%
Hispanic
30.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 479 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 255 Students
University of Northern Colorado 181 Students
University of Wyoming 148 Students
Front Range Community College 98 Students
University of Denver 95 Students
Montana State University 86 Students
Colorado School of Mines 86 Students
University of Colorado Denver 80 Students
Colorado Mesa University 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 107 Students
Psychology 101 Students
Biology 67 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 58 Students
Political Science and Government 44 Students
Mechanical Engineering 37 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Environmental Science 30 Students
Engineering 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 255 Reviews
2.0 Freshman
5/12/2026
The school is good and it has diversity but the only thing I don't like is that the school is close to a apartment complex that has brought issues to the school campus causing lockdowns during a regular school day and thankfully i haven't experienced one so far in my High School career but I have been around people personally who have had to deal with the scare that a lockdown causes.
3.0 Sophomore
12/16/2025
i don't like poudre but it is a good school and the students are friendly and inclusive, the teachers and staff are stuck up though and think they run everything themselves
4.0 Senior
11/6/2025
Poudre high school is a more academic based school as opposed to schools like FCHS. We have so many college and career readiness programs here that most students graduate with either college credit, a certificate that can help increase wages in jobs, or both. We believe in Ubuntu, I am who I am because of who we are. We value strong connections between students and staff, which helps high school go smoother.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 student
1/17/2024
Poudre Is the best school out in fort collins, i feel like i belong in poudre and feel part of a community thanks to poudre, since the beginning poudre has open doors for everyone even if they dont want it and indeed is very supportive with ones decision, so overall poudre is indeed the best high sc...
4.0 student
8/18/2023
Very good school. Highest diversity in NoCo. Never had a very bad experience or ben bullied. I never see bullying and if a teacher does its stopped. Good College class and athletic program. Good coaches and teacher support system. If you live in the area, it's a no brainer to go here, I definitely w...
1.0 parent
2/1/2019
I would rate this school as poor. The counselors rarely have time to meet with students for post graduate career counseling/college prep or guidance counseling for scheduling AP classes. When an appointment is made, the appointment is repeatedly rescheduled or the counselor is out for the day. Theft...
5.0 parent
3/24/2014
I cannot understand how Great Schools gave Poudre High a score of 6 out of 10. With two boys, and a few transfers, we've come across several schools. This is one od the best. The Teachers, Faculty and Support Staff are absolutely top tier. I could not be more thankful for the education they gave my...

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Poudre 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,409 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Poudre High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Poudre Community Academy, Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, Centennial High School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Collins has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Poudre High School.

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