Liberty Common Charter School

Liberty Common Charter School is a K–12 public charter school in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving 1,516 students within the Poudre School District R-1. Located in one of Colorado's top-performing districts—ranked 12th out of 115 districts statewide—Liberty Common stands out even among strong peers. With a student-teacher ratio of 19.5, it is one of the larger charter schools in the area, nearly twice the size of Ridgeview Classical Schools.

Academically, Liberty Common is exceptional. In the most recent reporting year, 71.3% of students were proficient in English Language Arts and 67.8% proficient in math on CMAS, compared to state averages of 44.7% and 37.3%. The school's math results are more than double those of nearby University Schools (28.2%) and far ahead of Loveland Classical School (36.9%). College readiness is a true standout: 98% of 11th graders were proficient in SAT Reading/Writing and 91% in SAT math, roughly triple the state math average of 32%. Among comparison schools, the closest SAT math result is Ridgeview Classical Schools at 76%.

Beyond test scores, Liberty Common shows strong engagement and retention. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 11.4% is the lowest in its comparison group—well below the district's 30.7%—and its graduation rate has held steady around 96–97% over the past three years, with a dropout rate near zero. This combination of high test scores, near-universal attendance, and strong graduation rates points to a coherent, high-expectation school culture. Families should note that some grade-level science and math results are more modest, and while CMAS scores have eased slightly in recent years, SAT and PSAT results remain remarkably stable. The school also does not report free/reduced-price lunch data, making socioeconomic comparisons difficult. Still, for parents seeking a rigorous, college-focused environment, Liberty Common is among the strongest options in northern Colorado.