Serving 1,424 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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,424 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in CO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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 0.39, 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.
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?
1,424 students attend Ponderosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% 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 2% 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 15:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,424 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
