Ponderosa High School

Ponderosa High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3661 Ponderosa Rd,  Shingle Springs, CA
El Dorado Union High School District
3.9
3.4
1,648 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Garrett
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
84.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
7
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
21.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
14.2%
State Average
9.9%
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
458:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.5%
White
70%
Hispanic
19.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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 California - Davis 212 Students
San Diego State University 190 Students
University of California - San Diego 181 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 173 Students
California State University - Sacramento 172 Students
Folsom Lake College 161 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 148 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 145 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 144 Students
University of California - Berkeley 140 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 117 Students
Nursing 100 Students
Psychology 98 Students
Biology 82 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Communications 33 Students
Environmental Science 29 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 265 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/13/2024
Ponderosa is a vibrant community, however there is little to no diversity. We have a very strong FFA program, however our band and arts programs are insufficiently funded. Our school pool is unfit for waterpolo or swim teams, and they have to travel to ther high schools to just practice. I would love to see funding going to the places that need it.
4.0 Senior
8/31/2024
The school is welcoming and has great school spirit. The campus is clean, well cared for, and updated.
4.0 Senior
1/8/2024
Ponderosa High School was the first school I attended in the US. My best experience at the school was with the teachers and students. 90-95% of the teachers were sweethearts who did anything in their power to help you get a better education in the most efficient yet fun way possible. The other 5-10% were teachers who did not necessarily care too much about the students or were beyond strict in their teaching and would hand out detentions or yell at students for no reason. There were a variety of characters at school with a variety of interests and from different backgrounds which allowed students to find their social group within a week of being at school.
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3.4 13 Reviews
1.0 other
11/9/2023
I don't speak English and they have no treslation for Russian
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1.0 parent
11/2/2022
There is rampant racism at this school which is not discouraged by school leadership. If your child is not white, don't bother enrolling here! The absolute worst school I've ever experienced.The school's treatment of disabled students is horrible! Stay away!
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1.0 other
5/20/2019
I have attended three different schools during my high school life, and Ponderosa High School by far has been the worst one. With the most inconsiderate principals and counselors, I find this school to be a very negative environment with a lack of compassion for the students that go there.
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5.0 parent
11/10/2017
The teachers care about the students. Nice campus.
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