Ponderosa High School

Ponderosa High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7007 Bayou Gulch Rd,  Parker, CO
The Pinery Neighborhood
Douglas County School District No. RE-1
3.8
3.4
1,424 Students
B+
Niche Grade

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%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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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

9
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
33.8%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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
3.8 260 Reviews
5.0 Senior
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.
5.0 Senior
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.
4.0 Senior
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.
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3.4 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
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...
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3.0 other
10/1/2023
Are furries allowed here? This is unacceptable.
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1.0 parent
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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2.0 parent
1/13/2022
Unfortunately this school lacks a positive and respectful culture. There are some good teachers such as those in AP/Honors English. Great drama Dept and teacher. But mainly there is a bare minimum effort by many teachers or perhaps they’re overworked. The staff teachers and students don’t seem to ha...
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Ponderosa High School

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 $932,606. 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.

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