Serving 203 students in grades 7-12, Ponca High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 203 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Ponca High School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponca High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ponca High School is ranked #189 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ponca High School?
The graduation rate of Ponca High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ponca High School?
203 students attend Ponca High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ponca High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponca High School?
Ponca High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ponca High School offer ?
Ponca High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ponca High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 203 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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