It was intended to help better distribute students in Fort Collins and alleviate pressure on Rocky Mountain High School.

The varsity team won the 2001 and 2002 Front Range League competition for the fifth consecutive year holding the title from 2014 to 2018.

Fossil Ridge High School has a unified sports program, which pairs students with and without disabilities together on teams.

[7][8] Fossil Ridge was the first high school in Fort Collins to begin a unified basketball team.

[citation needed] The head of the film program at Fossil Ridge High School is teacher Brendan Gallagher.

[17] The Discovery Channel hosted a special, highlighting energy saving at the school and its importance in modern society.