Ponder High School

Ponder High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
500 W Bailey St,  Ponder, TX
Ponder Independent School District
3.5
505 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Matthew Birdwell
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
22
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
77.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
4
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
24%
State Average
17%
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
478:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
60.6%
Hispanic
32.1%
Two or more races
3%
Black
3%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
University of North Texas 98 Students
Texas A&M University 72 Students
Texas Tech University 70 Students
Texas Woman's University 53 Students
North Central Texas College 50 Students
University of Oklahoma 49 Students
University of Texas - Austin 45 Students
Baylor University 43 Students
Abilene Christian University 41 Students
Texas State University 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 36 Students
Nursing 24 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Biology 13 Students
Education 10 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 10 Students
Criminology 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 83 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/16/2022
Moving to Ponder was the best decision my family ever made. Everyone here is very nice and accepting. Many opportunities have opened since I have come here. The small town feel makes me feel very welcome.
3.0 Alum
7/14/2021
Ponder High School is a rather small school where everyone knows everyone. Most of the teachers at Ponder are genuinely there to help the students achieve their goals. They are dedicated and I have seen some do more than their fair share to aid a student. However, the school definitely has areas where it could improve. That, in my opinion, being the types of courses offered and ways for students to explore different career paths while in high school.
5.0 Senior
6/20/2019
I love that nearly all the teachers are so passionate about teaching the students, and they seem to really care about them as well.
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