At a glance
Reported students
2,044
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
104.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403.5
Rocky Mountain High School: 2,044 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
19.6:1 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
- 2,087
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20:1
What the reported data says about Rocky Mountain High School
Rocky Mountain High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fort Collins. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Poudre School District R-1. NCES reports 2,044 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, above 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 White (74.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.5%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rocky Mountain High School
- 1How do the reported 19.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 104.36 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 9 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
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.31
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.63
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.5%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
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
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses 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.
Fossil Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,846 reported students
Fort Collins High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,836 reported students
Timnath Middle-High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,456 reported students
Poudre High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,409 reported students
Wellington Middle-High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,173 reported students
Poudre Community Academy
High · Grades 06–12
212 reported students
Public schools near Rocky Mountain High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community Collaborative School High · Charter · Poudre School District R-1 | 06–12 | 179 | 1.4 mi |
| Centennial High School High · Poudre School District R-1 | 09–12 | 118 | 2.5 mi |
| Poudre High School High · Poudre School District R-1 | 09–12 | 1,409 | 2.9 mi |
| Poudre Community Academy High · Poudre School District R-1 | 06–12 | 212 | 3.2 mi |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins High · Charter · State Charter School Institute | 06–12 | 971 | 3.3 mi |
| Fort Collins High School High · Poudre School District R-1 | 09–12 | 1,836 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain High School
What grades does Rocky Mountain High School serve?
Rocky Mountain High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Poudre School District R-1.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain High School?
Rocky Mountain High School reported 2,044 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,087 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.6:1, based on 2,044 students and 104.36 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 Rocky Mountain High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rocky Mountain High School 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 Rocky Mountain High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.4% 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 Rocky Mountain High School in?
Rocky Mountain High School 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 Rocky Mountain High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Compass Community Collaborative School (1.4 mi), Centennial High School (2.5 mi), Poudre High School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.