Rocky Mountain High School

Good high school , the best one in FOCO

I thought the rating for equity on this school was WAY off. Rocky has one of the best, most-inclusive cultures in the city. This school and it's principal go out of their way to establish a culture of fun school spirit, teamwork and a real sense of togetherness. The school is part of one of the best school districts in the state. Lots of support for well-being and mental health have been added over the pat few years. The teaching staff is friendly, supportive and really try to communicate and engage with parents on many levels.This high school is one of the smaller ones on town (2,000 students) but the school pride here is really strong, which starts with reaching out to the middle schools that feed into the high school with a field trip day to the high school in late spring. Mentors are paired with the 8th graders so they have an older peer to connect with and ask questions to so they can transition easier. Regular school assemblies, fun spirit weeks and a collective feeling of "we're in this together" approach really create a bond between the staff and students. My son missed his freshman year in-person due to the pandemic but the school still found ways to welcome all the 9th graders and keep them connected with drive-thru welcome trains, in-person support for students that just needed that format to learn best, learning cohorts and more. Lots of students in this town vie to go to this high school but often, there are not many spots available for opting into the school from other neighborhoods because all of the neighborhood kids don't stray to other schools often.

As a student graduated from Rocky I could not compare the enrichment I experienced. Out of all surrounding poudre school district high schools rocky hands down the best school you can send your child. Rocky is top of school of choice for many parents/students outside of rockys neighborhoods. Students are only required the balance 4 classes a semester. Allowing your child to truly learn and immerse themselves into their studies. Many students requesting rocky as their school are turned away. So being within rocky’s “neighborhoods”Will not only guaranteed your child a seat within rockys walls as well as a great educational experience. Rockys accepting walls greet kids for all backgrounds, race, creed and religion are welcomed. Plus an amazing disabled student acceptances.

Mike Ruffner and his sidekick Amy the registrar, are uncaring and clueless when it comes to helping a child in need at that school.

Very positive overall. Lots of support available from teachers, counselors, staff.