Top 5 school district in Colorado for academics

66% of students earn college credit before graduation

7 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Mental health support in every school

100+ state athletic championships

Career & Technical Education (CTE): Hands-on, structured programs of study that prepare students for high-demand, high-wage careers and future college or technical training. A wide variety of offerings from health science to agriculture to welding are offered at PSD middle and high schools, in addition to the Career and Tech Center on Poudre High School campus.

Core Knowledge: A classically-oriented curriculum structured around a sequence of foundational knowledge. This provides a more content-focused, as opposed to skill-centered, approach to education.

Dual Language: Full bilingual instruction in English and Spanish, fostering higher levels of bilingualism, biliteracy and cultural fluency for students.

Expeditionary Learning: An educational model where learning revolves around "learning expeditions:" in-depth, long-term studies on a single, compelling theme that integrate multiple subjects and involve rigorous, real-world projects. This provides more hands-on and outdoor learning than a traditional approach.

International Baccalaureate (IB): A continuum of four rigorous academic programs that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a global outlook. IB students develop intercultural understanding and the skills to make a positive impact in an interconnected world.

Leader in Me: An evidence-based, whole-school development program based off of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. This program fosters a leadership culture through training, shared visions, goals-setting, academics, and activities to build life-readiness and supportive school environments.

Project-Based Learning: An educational model where students learn by working on complex, real-world, hands-on problems or challenges over an extended period

STEM/STEAM: A focus on science, technology, engineering, (arts) and math, setting students up for success in high-demand career fields

Advanced Placement: A program offering college-level courses and examinations to high school students, allowing them to earn college credit for free during their high school years

Hybrid Learning: A blend of online and in-person instruction to meet specialized student needs. Instruction is done by licensed teachers while a parent/guardian serves as the learning coach

Alternative Education Campuses: Small, specialized secondary schools for students struggling in traditional school settings. These schools offer a close-knit community, a trauma-responsive focus, a high level of individual attention, and unique structure offering ample opportunity for credit recovery.