Ponderosa High School

2384 N. Steves Blvd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
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Top 30%
Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, Ponderosa High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ponderosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Ponderosa High School's student population of 59 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
59 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Ponderosa High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponderosa High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#437 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ponderosa High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ponderosa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ponderosa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
54%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ponderosa High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
36%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ponderosa High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
6%
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White
8%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ponderosa High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Ponderosa High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
50-59%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ponderosa High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ponderosa High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ponderosa High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ponderosa High School's ranking?
Ponderosa High School is ranked #437 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ponderosa High School?
The graduation rate of Ponderosa High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ponderosa High School?
59 students attend Ponderosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ponderosa High School students are American Indian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponderosa High School?
Ponderosa High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
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?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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