At a glance
Reported students
212
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403.5
Poudre Community Academy: 212 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 273
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.93
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.1:1
What the reported data says about Poudre Community Academy
Poudre Community Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Fort Collins. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Poudre School District R-1. NCES reports 212 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, below the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.6%) and White (40.1%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Poudre Community Academy
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.31
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.63
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.1%
- Hispanic48.6%
- Black1.9%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Poudre School District R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Compass Community Collaborative School
High · Grades 06–12
179 reported students
Centennial High School
High · Grades 09–12
118 reported students
Wellington Middle-High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,173 reported students
Poudre High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,409 reported students
Timnath Middle-High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,456 reported students
Fort Collins High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,836 reported students
Public schools near Poudre Community Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poudre High School High · Poudre School District R-1 | 09–12 | 1,409 | 0.3 mi |
| Centennial High School High · Poudre School District R-1 | 09–12 | 118 | 2.8 mi |
| Compass Community Collaborative School High · Charter · Poudre School District R-1 | 06–12 | 179 | 3.2 mi |
| Rocky Mountain High School High · Poudre School District R-1 | 09–12 | 2,044 | 3.2 mi |
| Fort Collins High School High · Poudre School District R-1 | 09–12 | 1,836 | 5.8 mi |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins High · Charter · State Charter School Institute | 06–12 | 971 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Poudre Community Academy
What grades does Poudre Community Academy serve?
Poudre Community Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Poudre School District R-1.
How many students attend Poudre Community Academy?
Poudre Community Academy reported 212 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 273 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Poudre Community Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 212 students and 15.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Poudre Community Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Poudre Community Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Poudre School District R-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Poudre Community Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Poudre Community Academy in?
Poudre Community Academy is part of Poudre School District R-1, based in Fort Collins, CO, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Poudre Community Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Poudre High School (0.3 mi), Centennial High School (2.8 mi), Compass Community Collaborative School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.