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Fort Collins High School

3400 LAMBKIN WAY, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525

Top 25% School in Colorado

Ranked 50 of 239 in Colorado

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About Fort Collins High School

Fort Collins High School is a public high school in Fort Collins, Colorado. It is part of the Poudre School District R-1 and serves grades 9–12. There are about 1,600 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 18:1. About 39% of students at Fort Collins High School take Advanced Placement classes and tests, which are part of a full academic program. About 35% of the students are minorities, and about 37% of the students are economically disadvantaged. This shows that the school is part of a diverse community. According to academic performance data, about 54% of students are good at math and about 77% are good at reading. Students can also take tests like the SAT and ACT to see if they are ready for college. Fort Collins High School is in a community known for its strong education culture and love of the outdoors. This makes for a supportive school environment. Fort Collins High School is generally thought to be one of the best schools in the area because it has a good balance of academics and opportunities for students to grow.

Fort Collins High School Contact Information

Address

3400 LAMBKIN WAY, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525

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Phone

(970) 488-8021

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 77% in Reading.
112
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1902
Total Students
$54809
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 50 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fort Collins High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:05 AM to 4:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 65.25%
Asian 2.37%
Hispanic 25.87%
Black 1.47%
Two+ Races 4.31%
Native Am. 0.63%
White
65.25%
Asian
2.37%
Hispanic
25.87%
Black
1.47%
Two+ Races
4.31%
Native Am.
0.63%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1902
47.32%
900 Female
52.68%
1002 Male

Student Population

1902 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

211 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Fort Collins High School is still living up to its "Home of the Champions" reputation in 2026 by adding more than 20 different courses to its Advanced Placement pathway. The school is currently putting into place a school-wide AVID program that aims to help all students get ready for college and stay in school. The athletic and fine arts departments are also putting on a number of regional events this winter, using the school's large facilities to show off the accomplishments of students in both performance and competition.

FAQ

Q1. Does Fort Collins High School support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. What does Fort Collins High School do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Does Fort Collins High School help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q4. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q5. What does Fort Collins High School teach?

Ans. Fort Collins High School has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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