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School Comparison

Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
vs.
Fossil Ridge High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
Fossil Ridge High School
  • Fossil Ridge High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado (942 vs. 142).
  • Fossil Ridge High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado (581 vs. 15).
  • Fossil Ridge High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado (517 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Fossil Ridge High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado (942 vs. 142).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Fossil Ridge High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado (581 vs. 15).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Fossil Ridge High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado (32 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado reported a higher students per counselor than Fossil Ridge High School (571.1:1 vs. 251.4:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Fossil Ridge High School

6 metrics were reported by Fossil Ridge High School. Comparable data for Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
94%
Graduating cohort
530
AP courses offered
17
AP enrollment
413
IB enrollment
23
Dual enrollment
898

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
$12,197.26
Fossil Ridge High School
$14,985.66
Local revenue share
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
10.7%
Fossil Ridge High School
56.4%
State revenue share
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
82.3%
Fossil Ridge High School
38.1%
Federal revenue share
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
7%
Fossil Ridge High School
5.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
29.9%
Fossil Ridge High School
36.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Larimer County
$91,364
Larimer County
$91,364
Poverty rate
Larimer County
11.1%
Larimer County
11.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Larimer County
51.7%
Larimer County
51.7%
Unemployment rate
Larimer County
4.1%
Larimer County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.