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Compass Community Collaborative School

2105 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80525Poudre School District R-1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Charter
174
Students
Total enrolled
$17,617
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 13% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 174 students in grades 06–12 in FORT COLLINS, Colorado.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,617 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Compass Community Collaborative School is a small high in FORT COLLINS, Colorado, serving grades 06–12 with 174 students. The district invests $17,617 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Compass Community Collaborative School

174
Total Students
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
10
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution84 male · 90 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Student Composition
87%
10%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080399006762

Academic Outcomes at Compass Community Collaborative School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80525

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,617Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,617
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,752
Student Support$3,347
Administration$2,114
Operations$2,643
Other$1,762
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,617 spent per student, an estimated $7,804 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
58%
State government
35.4%
Local (property tax)
57.5%
Federal programs
7.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,617/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Eyestone Elementary SchoolTavelli Elementary SchoolBethke Elementary SchoolTraut Core Elementary School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Wellington Middle-High SchoolKinard Core Knowledge Middle SchoolWebber Middle SchoolLesher Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Rocky Mountain High SchoolFossil Ridge High SchoolFort Collins High SchoolPoudre High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyLarimer County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictPoudre School District R-1 →
Phone: (970)372-4242
NCES ID: 080399006762
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FORT COLLINS seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Poudre School District R-1
High
Rocky Mountain High School
2,069 students · 09–12
27% FRL
High
Fossil Ridge High School
2,053 students · 09–12
9% FRL
High
Fort Collins High School
1,903 students · 09–12
● 53 opp32% FRL
High
Poudre High School
1,663 students · 09–12
● 50 opp38% FRL
Other
Liberty Common Charter School
1,359 students · KG–12
● 53 opp
Mid
Wellington Middle-High School
857 students · 06–10
● 45 opp34% FRL
Mid
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
748 students · 06–08
7% FRL
Mid
Webber Middle School
729 students · 06–08
26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2105 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.