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Ponderosa High School

7007 East Bayou Gulch Road
Parker, CO 80134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,402 students in grades 9-12, Ponderosa High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ponderosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ponderosa High School's student population of 1,402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,402 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ponderosa High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponderosa High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#232 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ponderosa High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ponderosa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ponderosa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
32%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ponderosa High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ponderosa High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ponderosa High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ponderosa High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ponderosa High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ponderosa High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ponderosa High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ponderosa High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Ponderosa High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ponderosa High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ponderosa High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ponderosa High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponderosa High School's ranking?
Ponderosa High School is ranked #232 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ponderosa High School often compared to?
Ponderosa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Legend High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ponderosa High School?
The graduation rate of Ponderosa High School is 96%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ponderosa High School?
1,402 students attend Ponderosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ponderosa High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponderosa High School?
Ponderosa High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ponderosa High School offer ?
Ponderosa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ponderosa High School part of?
Ponderosa High School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

School Reviews
5   2/25/2017
Great school and sense of school pride. Wonderful athletics program. Proud to be an alumni.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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