Ponca High School

Ponca High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
505 W 3rd St,  Ponca, NE
Ponca Public Schools
4.2
5.0
203 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Derek Lahm
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
90%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
194:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
White
93.2%
Hispanic
3.7%
Black
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
Wayne State College 39 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 25 Students
Northeast Community College 18 Students
University of South Dakota 16 Students
South Dakota State University 15 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 10 Students
Nebraska Wesleyan University 8 Students
University of Nebraska Medical Center 7 Students
Northwestern College - Iowa 7 Students
Morningside University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 14 Students
Nursing 8 Students
Biology 8 Students
Psychology 6 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 4 Students
Arts 4 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 3 Students
Cosmetology 3 Students
Construction Management 3 Students
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 12 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/16/2022
The best thing about Ponca school has got to be the teachers. The teachers here work hard to make sure students understand the material. The thing I don't like about Ponca is that if you're not in sports, then you're not gonna be "liked" by the student body. I am in the arts, and while yes, I did have my own friends, if felt like everybody hated just despised me. The school focuses funds in the athletics while the arts struggle.
4.0 Alum
7/9/2018
Over all my experience at Ponca Public School was good, but administration showed favoritism to students who's parents were on the school board or community leaders. If I could change anything it would be to even the playing field so that all students were offered the same opportunities.
4.0 NicheUser
5/6/2015
The teachers at my school really do care about every single one of the students and are always willing to help a student who is struggling or has different learning abilities than other kids. All of the teachers are very kind and helpful people.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 other
9/8/2023
My experience comes from hearing parents and student who are extremely pleased, and watching and knowing dozens of students. Thus a high quality school often rated one of the best in Nebraska and Siouxland.
5.0 student
1/28/2019
great helped me further my education and prepared me for the future

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Ponca High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Ponca, NE and is served by the Ponca Public Schools in Nebraska. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 203 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Ponca 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 3.43, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ponca Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ponca has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ponca High School.

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