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Fossil Ridge High School

5400 ZIEGLER ROAD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80528

Top 10% School in Colorado

Ranked 10 of 239 in Colorado

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About Fossil Ridge High School

Fossil Ridge High School is a public high school in Fort Collins, Colorado, that is part of the Poudre School District R-1 and serves grades 9–12. The school has about 2,100 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20 to 1. Fossil Ridge High School is known for its strong academic focus, with about 51% of students taking Advanced Placement classes and tests. About 23% of the students are from minority groups, and about 16% are considered to be economically disadvantaged. Data on academic performance show that about 69% of students are good at math and about 86% are good at reading. Students can also get ready for college by taking the SAT and ACT tests. The school is in a neighborhood known for having a good quality of life and being involved in education, which makes it a good place to learn. Fossil Ridge High School is one of the best high schools in Colorado overall, with strong academics and good outcomes for students.

Fossil Ridge High School Contact Information

Address

5400 ZIEGLER ROAD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80528

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Phone

(970) 488-6260

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 69%
Reading 86%
State average proficiency is 69% in Math and 86% in Reading.
102
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1968
Total Students
$54809
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 10 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fossil Ridge 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 76.73%
Asian 5.89%
Hispanic 11.59%
Black 0.71%
Two+ Races 4.83%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
76.73%
Asian
5.89%
Hispanic
11.59%
Black
0.71%
Two+ Races
4.83%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1968
49.8%
980 Female
50.2%
988 Male

Student Population

1968 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

218 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This semester, students at Fossil Ridge High School are working together on new STEM projects and using the school's new lab spaces to do more advanced research. The performing arts department just finished a series of winter concerts that went very well. Now they are getting ready for the spring 2026 play. This term, the school has also started a new series of seminars led by students that focus on being a good leader among peers and having a balanced academic life.

FAQ

Q1. How can I find the best elementary school near my neighborhood in Fort Collins?

Ans. You can find the best elementary schools here.


Q2. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.


Q3. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Fossil Ridge High School helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.


Q4. How does Fossil Ridge High School get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.


Q5. Which neighborhoods in Fort Collins have the best high schools for families?

Ans. Please find the best high schools in Fort Collins neighborhoods here.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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