Ponderosa High School
Ponderosa High School serves 1,349 students in grades 9-12.
Ponderosa High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ponderosa High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Ponderosa High School's student population of 1,349 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,349 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ponderosa High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ponderosa High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #577 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 78% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ponderosa High School is Legend High School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sagewood Middle School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Parker Sagewood Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 967 students10
0.9 miles
4725 Fox Sparrow Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4300 0.9 6-8 967 - Parker Northeast Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 341 students10
1.7 miles
6598 North State Highway 83
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8600 1.7 3-5 341 - Parker Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 371 students
2.1 miles
8502 East Pinery Parkway
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8675 2.1 PK-2 371 - Franktown Franktown Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 357 students10
3.5 miles
1384 North State Highway 83
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 387-5300 3.5 PK-5 357 - Parker Legacy Point Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 413 students10
3.8 miles
12736 South Red Rosa Circle
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8725 3.8 PK-5 413
School Reviews
| 5 Great school and sense of school pride. Wonderful athletics program. Proud to be an alumni. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Alumni |
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