Fort Collins High School vs. Rocky Mountain High School
Should you attend Fort Collins High School or Rocky Mountain High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fort Collins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Rocky Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,836 students in grades 9-12, Fort Collins High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,044 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Mountain High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,836 students
2,044 students
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
104 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#295 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#310 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
446
512
Grade 10 Students
466
490
Grade 11 Students
451
504
Grade 12 Students
473
538
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
25%
19%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
66%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%