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Poudre High School

201 IMPALA DRIVE, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80521

About Poudre High School

Poudre 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. The school has about 1,600 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 19:1. About 20% of students at Poudre High School take Advanced Placement classes and tests, which are part of a wide range of academic programs. The student body is made up of people from different backgrounds. About 37% of the students are minorities, and about 45% are low-income. Data on academic performance show that about 46% of students are good at math and about 66% are good at reading. Students can also take tests to see if they are ready for college, like the SAT and ACT. The school is in a community known for being involved in education and having a strong sense of community, which makes it a good place to learn. People generally think that Poudre High School is one of the best schools in the area because it has a good mix of academics and chances for students to grow.

Poudre High School Contact Information

Address

201 IMPALA DRIVE, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80521

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Phone

(970) 488-6000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 66%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 66% in Reading.
92
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1572
Total Students
$54809
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 136 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Poudre 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 4:10 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 63.49%
Asian 1.34%
Hispanic 29.01%
Black 1.46%
Two+ Races 4.39%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
63.49%
Asian
1.34%
Hispanic
29.01%
Black
1.46%
Two+ Races
4.39%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1572
47.58%
748 Female
52.42%
824 Male

Student Population

1572 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

174 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Poudre High School is still an International Baccalaureate World School, and right now, students are doing in-depth research on global issues for their 2026 capstone exhibitions. The school has also recently updated its Career and Technical Education (CTE) wing with new equipment that is up to industry standards. This will help students get certified in fields that are in high demand. Also, the sports teams are doing very well this winter season, with a number of individual athletes qualifying for state-level competitions in swimming and wrestling.

FAQ

Q1. Does Poudre High School encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q3. What kind of school experience do students get at Poudre High School?

Ans. Poudre High School has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q4. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Poudre High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

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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