Student achievement is always a focus for the Poudre School District community, and that dedication to success is again evident in the class of 2025’s record high 89% graduation rate; this marks the second consecutive year of record high graduate rates. PSD students continue to outperform their peers across the state with a graduation rate more than 3 percentage points higher than the state average.
“At the Poudre School District, we strive to ensure that every student is not only succeeding but excelling in their academic journey. That is evident in these strong graduation outcomes,” said Superintendent Brian Kingsley. “I am so proud of the hard work and dedication that our schools and staff put in, and I am eager to continue improving our graduation rates year over year.”
While the overall graduation rate increased, gaps remain. Graduation rates for students supported by an IEP and students who are economically disadvantaged continue to trail those of their peers. However, graduation rates increased over the past year for students supported by an IEP and for economically disadvantaged students, and graduation rates for English language learners remain higher than the state average.
Closing these gaps remains a priority. PSD is invested in addressing these disparities and will continue implementing its strategic plan, which includes a focus on preparing all students to graduate with options.
“Our increasing graduation rates are certainly worth celebrating, but we also have to make sure that all students are getting what they need to be as successful as possible,” Kingsley said. “I can assure our community that at PSD we are constantly working to improve student outcomes to ensure that every learner is getting the support they need to walk across that stage and accept their diploma!”
More information, including a breakdown of graduation rates, can be found on PSD’s Research and Evaluation website.