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Poudre High School

Public | 9-12 | 1850 students

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Posted October 3, 2009

As an IB school, it challenges kids every day, not just academically, but regarding social responsibility. They are not just turning out better students, but teaching students to be better people and stewards of the planet.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2009

Education through the IB proygram is as good as any prep school I know, and the school is racially and ethnically diverse.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 4, 2008

I transferred to Poudre my Junior year of High School and was really impressed with it. I'm an '06 graduate and am now attending Colorado State University full-time. I would greatly suggest this school for any student who wants a strong educational experience.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 17, 2007

A superb International Baccalaureate Program
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2007

I've been at Poudre for less than a year, and I'm in the 9th grade IB program. Being a gifted student, I have received multiple offers to attend accelerated boarding schools. Most of the brochures sent seem to focus on one thing: 'It's cool to be smart here!' Well, I am proud to say that at PHS, it is VERY cool to be smart, and I wouldn't leave this high school for anything!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 5, 2007

Fantastic school for whatever your interests are. Top music program, top science programs, excellent opportunities for college courses during HS. We have been extremely pleased w/PHS.
—Submitted by Becky, a parent


Posted September 13, 2006

This is a great school. Our 10th grade son started here in the 9th grade IB program. He likes the IB program and for the school overall enjoys the accepting and diverse social environment, the involved teachers, and the committed athletic coaches. We think the principal does a great job setting the tone here. We're very happy to have our son at Poudre.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2004

My daughter is a ninth grader at Poudre and has already come to love it, not just because of IB but also because there are no 'cliches' everyone is pretty much excepted as far as she can see.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2003

Poudre has given my student the opportunity to travel and meet great friends. She loves her teachers, the business teachers are her favorite; there always there for her!


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

454 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

455 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

455 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2012.

440 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

440 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

440 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 48% in 2012.

440 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students42%
Female43%
Male40%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Free lunch eligible18%
Reduced lunch eligible17%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch59%
Students with disabilities (IEP)4%
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable45%

Reading

All Students69%
Female75%
Male63%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Free lunch eligible38%
Reduced lunch eligible56%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)17%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%

Writing

All Students57%
Female64%
Male49%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Free lunch eligible28%
Reduced lunch eligible31%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Language proficiency status - not applicable61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students40%
Female39%
Male40%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Free lunch eligible21%
Reduced lunch eligible14%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch51%
Students with disabilities (IEP)10%
Students without disabilities43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable42%

Reading

All Students74%
Female80%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Free lunch eligible52%
Reduced lunch eligible54%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)19%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable78%

Science

All Students57%
Female60%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Free lunch eligible33%
Reduced lunch eligible36%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)14%
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable62%

Writing

All Students59%
Female70%
Male48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligible32%
Students with disabilities (IEP)17%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 61%
Hispanic 19% 28%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
Black 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 23%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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201 Impala Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: (970) 488-6011

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