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Compass Community Collaborative School

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

16^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Colorado High Schools

Better than 95% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Compass Community Collaborative School is a small public 6–12 school in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving 179 students and part of the highly rated Poudre School District R-1.

Compass stands out as one of the top-performing schools in the state, currently ranked 15th among Colorado high schools, ahead of nearby Fossil Ridge High School and Timnath Middle-High School. Its academic scores are well above district and state averages, especially in reading and writing, where 76% of students are proficient on CMAS ELA tests compared to 45% statewide. Math scores are also strong, though less exceptional than literacy. The school boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and a graduation rate of 95.5%, which matches or beats most nearby schools. However, because the student body is so small, year-to-year metrics like graduation rates can swing dramatically—from 74% to 100% in recent years—so single-year numbers should be viewed with caution.

The biggest concern at Compass is chronic absenteeism. In 2024–25, nearly 45% of students were chronically absent, a sharp jump from 32% the prior year and far above the state average of 28%. This is puzzling because the school still achieves top-tier results, suggesting that the families and students who attend are highly supported outside of school. Compared to other small schools in the area, such as Poudre Community Academy and Centennial High School, Compass serves a more affluent population and posts much higher graduation and proficiency rates. While absenteeism is an area to watch, Compass remains an excellent academic option for families seeking a close-knit, high-performing school in Fort Collins.

179

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,882

Per pupil spending ?

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2105 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525-1496

(970) 372-4242

District: Poudre School District R-1

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.3%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 85th percentile in 2022 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (68% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Colorado high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg59%

Colorado avg43%

Middle school

39^th of 476

Colorado public middle schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 56 pts since 2019

From bottom 35% (2019) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

16^th of 340

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 10 pts since 2022

From top 15% (2022) to top 5% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 7High Schools in the Poudre School District R-1

12^th of 114Poudre School District R-1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	89.6	39 of 476	91.8%	★★★★★
2025	87.4	46 of 469	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	88.5	44 of 485	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	31.0	296 of 458	35.4%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	92.5	16 of 340	95.3%	★★★★★
2025	90.0	26 of 328	92.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	24 of 349	93.1%	★★★★★
2023	87.4	35 of 349	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	81.1	33 of 221	85.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

Reading and Writing94%+28 vs state

English Language Arts76%+31 vs state

Mathematics65%+24 vs state

Math63%+26 vs state

Science48%+17 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, February 10, 2021

This school is trying to create a model that makes the students really think, learn and experience rather than memorize. The teachers are doing a great job although the school new. If you are looking for a school that gives your child lots of attention and feedback to learn, this is a great place. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, August 17, 2020

They say they base themselves off of a certain model but constantly break those rules. They don't include the parents in anything. It's really a school for last chance kids. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2026)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2026)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2026)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2026)	SAT Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	CMAS English Language Arts (2026)				CMAS Math (2026)				CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Compass Community Collaborative School	Public, Charter	6-12	2105 South College Avenue	Fort Collins	80525	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 372-4242	179	14	13.0	17.3%	142 (79.3%)	1 (0.6%)	26 (14.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)	92.5	16^th of 340 public high schools	95.3%		90	26^th of 328 public high schools	92.1%	10	546.0	508.0	94.1	64.7			71.4	78.3	78.3	76.1	52.4	56.5	76.9	62.9	48.0		$11,882
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	330 East Laurel Street	Fort Collins	80524	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 488-4940	118	12	9.6	75.4%	61 (51.7%)	1 (0.8%)	49 (41.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.1%)								(n/a)					22.7	378.0											$30,893
Rocky Mountain High School	Public	9-12	1300 West Swallow Road	Fort Collins	80526	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 488-7023	2,044	104	19.5	34.4%	1,522 (74.5%)	36 (1.8%)	378 (18.5%)	15 (0.7%)	9 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (4.1%)	81.8	62^nd of 340 public high schools	81.8%		80.9	55^th of 328 public high schools	83.2%	7	83.3	61.1	80.3	56.6	76.6	44.9										51.1	$17,543
Fort Collins High School	Public	9-12	3400 Lambkin Way	Fort Collins	80525	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 488-8021	1,836	99	18.6	37.4%	1,212 (66.0%)	27 (1.5%)	466 (25.4%)	44 (2.4%)	14 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (3.9%)	79.7	72^nd of 340 public high schools	78.8%		80.3	61^st of 328 public high schools	81.4%	11	80.7	52.2	80.8	56.6	78.8	44.2										52.8	$18,735
Poudre High School	Public	9-12	201 Impala Drive	Fort Collins	80521	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 488-6000	1,409	86	16.4	45.3%	883 (62.7%)	19 (1.3%)	429 (30.4%)	16 (1.1%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	53 (3.8%)	77.6	80^th of 340 public high schools	76.5%		74.3	88^th of 328 public high schools	73.2%	8	81.3	53.7	80.8	57.9	71.5	41.7										42.4	$20,203
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins	Public, Charter	6-12	4424 Innovation Drive	Fort Collins	80525	Larimer County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 377-0044	971	40	24.5	33.5%	714 (73.5%)	20 (2.1%)	164 (16.9%)	29 (3.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.0%)	81.9	59^th of 340 public high schools	82.6%		84.2	45^th of 328 public high schools	86.3%	14	86.1	56.5	83.3	51.0	82.4	45.8	51.9	48.1	42.9	47.3	32.7	34.6	35.7	34.5	42.9	47.1	$12,307
Poudre Community Academy	Public	6-12	2540 Laporte Avenue	Fort Collins	80521	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 490-3295	212	15	14.0	76.4%	85 (40.1%)	4 (1.9%)	103 (48.6%)	5 (2.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.6%)								(n/a)																	$22,903
Fossil Ridge High School	Public	9-12	5400 Ziegler Road	Fort Collins	80528	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	No	No	No	(970) 488-6260	1,846	96	19.2	16.4%	1,404 (76.1%)	19 (1.0%)	216 (11.7%)	116 (6.3%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	85 (4.6%)	91.5	22^nd of 340 public high schools	93.5%		92.8	16^th of 328 public high schools	95.1%	6	88.0	59.7	91.1	73.1	86.1	59.8										69.6	$17,886
Timnath Middle-High School	Public	6-12	4700 East Prospect Road	Timnath	80535	Larimer County	Poudre School District R-1	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(970) 419-3400	1,456	79	18.3	19.4%	1,093 (75.1%)	21 (1.4%)	248 (17.0%)	34 (2.3%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	50 (3.4%)	84.2	46^th of 340 public high schools	86.5%					(n/a)	88.3	60.6	84.7	55.3	78.5	46.2	52.9	58.6	49.7	53.7	57.2	42.4	50.0	49.8	43.4	58.3	$18,518
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor	Public, Charter	5-12	7640 Westgate Dr	Windsor	80528	Larimer County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 657-2860	196	15	13.1	26.0%	153 (78.1%)	1 (0.5%)	32 (16.3%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)								(n/a)									30.4	27.3			34.8	38.6	36.4		$21,881

Frequently Asked Questions about Compass Community Collaborative School

Is Compass Community Collaborative School a good school?

Yes! Compass Community Collaborative School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 340 Colorado high schools.

What district is Compass Community Collaborative School in?

Poudre School District R-1

How many students attend Compass Community Collaborative School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 179 students attended Compass Community Collaborative School.

What is the racial makeup of Compass Community Collaborative School?

Students at Compass Community Collaborative School are 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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2025–26 attendance dataNewOct 6, 2026

2025–26 CMAS, PSAT10, PSAT9 & SAT test scoresAug 19, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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