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Ponderosa High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
7007 Bayou Gulch Rd,
Parker, CO
Douglas County School District No. RE-1
School Details
Head of School
Tim Ottmann
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
93%
Niche Grade
B+
B+
B-
B-
C+
B-
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
68%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
33.8%
State Average
30.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
241:1
Student Diversity
Male
56.4%
Female
43.6%
White
78.2%
Hispanic
14.4%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University
370 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
264 Students
University of Northern Colorado
147 Students
University of Colorado Denver
138 Students
University of Denver
123 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
118 Students
Colorado Mesa University
113 Students
University of Wyoming
100 Students
Colorado School of Mines
93 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver
90 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
151 Students
Psychology
88 Students
Nursing
67 Students
Biology
63 Students
Marketing
45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
44 Students
Mechanical Engineering
42 Students
Engineering
37 Students
Pre-Law Studies
35 Students
Criminology
31 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/15/2025
It was a great school to have grown up in. There was many resources for kids looking for a secondary school. They also offer a lot of great opportunities for kids going to a secondary school. For example they offered a course like AP biology which was super hard but gave me a lot of preparation for what college will be like.
3/2/2025
I really enjoy how the school feels so connected and no real drama, I would change the school spirit and the amount of people that go to sports games.
2/6/2025
Some teachers are so amazing and really helped shape me as a person. Ponderosa has so many great classes including welding and auto, which give students real world opportunities. The programs at Ponderosa are constantly expanding for the better, as more and more classes become available for students.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/29/2025
Ponderosa may look like a good school on the surface, but ongoing issues with bullying and racial slurs make it a deeply concerning environment. Students especially African American students are reporting that they feel unsafe, unheard, and mistreated. School should be a safe, healthy place where ev...
2/17/2024
The school is very conscious of safety coming in and out of the building which was a relief for me. There were teachers that each of my children gravitated toward, which was helpful for looking to their futures. The English and Shop departments were fantastic. Overall, I was very happy with the choi...
10/1/2023
Are furries allowed here? This is unacceptable.
2/19/2023
Don’t go. Little empathy from teachers and administrators toward students and parents. I’ve never been treated as unprofessionally and disrespectfully as I was by the drama teacher. What should be communicated in person is done through email.Teachers are resentful of the entitled kids who drive way...
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Average Home Value
$934,679
Median Lot Size
15,245 Sq Ft
% Renters
4%
Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
60.6%
Median Age
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Average House Size
3,526 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Private
- K to 8th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Bingham Lake
Bayou Gulch Park
Cobblestone Ranch Park
Pinery Park
Lakeshore Park
Cobblestone Ranch Park
Alden Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Stroh Ranch
Nature trails connect subdivisions, a short drive from Downtown Parker
Cobblestone Ranch
Tucked in rolling hills with suburban amenities but city access
Hidden River
Suburb of Parker close to downtown, peppered with parks and playgrounds
Idyllwilde
Well-established Parker suburb with HOA amenities and proximity to downtown
Macanta
Planned community near natural recreation outlets and Downtown Castle Rock
Bradbury Ranch
Open space and small-town vibes in an up-and-coming Denver suburb
Ponderosa High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Parker, CO and is served by the Douglas County School District No. RE-1 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,424 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Ponderosa High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $934,679. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sagewood Middle School, Trinity Lutheran School, Leman Academy of Excellence, and more. Learn more about what Parker has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ponderosa High School.