Ponderosa High School is a public high school in Shingle Springs, California. Opened in 1963, it is a member of the El Dorado Union High School District in El Dorado County, California. In the 2018–19 school year, there were 1,865 students enrolled. Ponderosa's mascot is the bruin bear.
Serving 1,675 students in grades 9-12, Ponderosa High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ponderosa High serves the west part of Shingle Springs, CA, covering an area of approximately 95.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ponderosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ponderosa High School's student population of 1,675 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,675 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ponderosa High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponderosa High School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2835 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Pine Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponderosa High School's ranking?
Ponderosa High School is ranked #2835 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ponderosa High School often compared to?
Ponderosa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Mine High School, Oak Ridge High School, El Dorado High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ponderosa High School?
The graduation rate of Ponderosa High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Ponderosa High School?
1,675 students attend Ponderosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ponderosa High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ponderosa High School?
Ponderosa High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ponderosa High School offer ?
Ponderosa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ponderosa High School part of?
Ponderosa High School is part of El Dorado Union High School District.
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