Legend High School vs. Ponderosa High School
Should I attend Legend High School or Ponderosa High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Legend High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Ponderosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,250 students in grades 9-12, Legend High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,464 students in grades 9-12, Ponderosa High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,250 students
1,464 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#384 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
65%
Graduation Rate
95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
576
363
Grade 10 Students
585
335
Grade 11 Students
515
359
Grade 12 Students
574
407
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
12%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
76%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%