For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,056 students in 80526, CO.
The top ranked public high school in 80526, CO is Rocky Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 80526 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80526, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80526 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rocky Mountain High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80526, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 West Swallow Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7023
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-7023
Gr: 9-12 | 2,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
80526, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins West (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2130 West Horsetooth Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 568-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
2130 Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(303) 446-7100
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Peak Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2551 Hampshire Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-9830
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80526, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80526, CO include Rocky Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in 80526?
1 public high schools are located in 80526.
What is the racial composition of students in 80526?
80526 public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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