Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins vs Fossil Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Fort Collins · Charter high · Grades 6–12
971 students
Fossil Ridge High School
Fort Collins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students
| Measure | Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado | Fossil Ridge High School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #95 of 307 | #15 of 307 |
| National rank | #5793 of 16,910 | #1458 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 971 | 1,846 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 1,846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 68% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fossil Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 60.0).
- •Fossil Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Fossil Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 68%).
- •Fossil Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 33.5%).
- •Fossil Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 24.9).
- •Fossil Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 971.
- •Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is a charter school while Fossil Ridge High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins better than Fossil Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fossil Ridge High School ranks higher (78.8 vs 60.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins and Fossil Ridge High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins: 971. Fossil Ridge High School: 1,846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins and Fossil Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is 95th of 307 and Fossil Ridge High School is 15th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).