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Rocky Mountain High School

1300 WEST SWALLOW ROAD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80526

Top 10% School in Colorado

Ranked 32 of 239 in Colorado

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About Rocky Mountain High School

Rocky Mountain High School is a well-known public high school in Fort Collins, Colorado, that serves about 2,056 students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of 11 high schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and is known for being a great school because it has a high academic level and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20:1. The school is known for being one of the best at getting students ready for college. It has a 34% AP® participation rate and offers a lot of Advanced Placement classes. There are a lot of different types of students at this school. For example, 25% of the students are minorities and 34% are from low-income families. Rocky Mountain High School is one of the best schools in the area. Data shows that 79% of students are good at reading and 57% are good at math. The school has a strong 4x4 block scheduling system and gives students the SAT and ACT tests to help them get ready for college. The school spends about $15,234 per student, which allows it to create a well-funded environment that encourages high achievement and a culture of support and inclusion.

Rocky Mountain High School Contact Information

Address

1300 WEST SWALLOW ROAD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80526

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Phone

(970) 488-7023

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 79%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 79% in Reading.
103
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2056
Total Students
$54809
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 32 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rocky Mountain 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 74.66%
Asian 0.88%
Hispanic 17.41%
Black 2.14%
Two+ Races 4.52%
Native Am. 0.24%
White
74.66%
Asian
0.88%
Hispanic
17.41%
Black
2.14%
Two+ Races
4.52%
Native Am.
0.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2056
47.42%
975 Female
52.53%
1080 Male

Student Population

2056 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

228 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rocky Mountain High School is currently working on its "Lobo Way" program, which focuses on community service projects led by students and peer mentoring throughout the 2026 school year. The media and technology departments at the school have just opened a new digital production suite. This lets students make professional-quality content that can be broadcast on campus and in the community. Also, as the varsity sports programs enter the late winter season, several teams have already secured top seeds for the upcoming regional tournaments.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to be a leader at Rocky Mountain High School?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q2. How does Rocky Mountain High School help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Rocky Mountain High School helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

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

Q4. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Rocky Mountain High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q5. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

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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