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Poudre Community Academy vs. Polaris Expeditionary Learning School

Should you attend Poudre Community Academy or Polaris Expeditionary Learning School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Poudre Community Academy
2540 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
1905 Orchard Place
Fort Collins, CO 80521
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Polaris Expeditionary Learning School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 251 students in grades 6-12, Poudre Community Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Polaris Expeditionary Learning School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-12
K-12
Total Students
251 students
390 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Poudre Community Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Poudre Community Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Poudre Community Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Poudre Community Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1479 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#316 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Poudre Community Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poudre Community Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 10% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poudre Community Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
≥90%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Poudre Community Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Polaris Expeditionary Learning School with the average graduation rate observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Poudre Community Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Polaris Expeditionary Learning School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
18
Grade 1 Students
-
18
Grade 2 Students
-
18
Grade 3 Students
-
18
Grade 4 Students
-
18
Grade 5 Students
-
18
Grade 6 Students
-
41
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 8 Students
7
43
Grade 9 Students
19
35
Grade 10 Students
28
38
Grade 11 Students
52
40
Grade 12 Students
145
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Poudre Community Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Poudre Community Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
50%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Poudre Community Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Poudre Community Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
42%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Poudre Community Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Poudre Community Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Poudre Community Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Poudre Community Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Poudre Community Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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