Ponderosa High School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Ponderosa High School
Ponderosa High School is a public high school located in Shingle Springs, California. It is part of the El Dorado Union High School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a rich history of academic excellence, with an emphasis on college preparedness. Ponderosa High School offers a comprehensive academic program, with courses ranging from the core subjects to electives such as art, music, and technology. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and student organizations. Ponderosa is committed to providing students with a safe and supportive learning environment, and the school has a dedicated faculty and staff that is committed to helping students reach their full potential. Ponderosa High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and prepare for college and beyond.
Address:
3661 Ponderosa Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682Phone:
(530) 677-2281
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
1,835 students
Overview Ponderosa High School
Ponderosa High School serves 1,835 students in grades 9-12.
Ponderosa High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Ponderosa High School
Ponderosa High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Ponderosa High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
