Ponderosa High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shingle Springs, California 95682 · El Dorado Union High
#134 of 1,343 high schools in California
#3660 of 16,910 nationally
About Ponderosa High
Ponderosa High is a public high located in Shingle Springs, in the El Dorado Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,675 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 134th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,675.
There are 5 schools in Shingle Springs; Ponderosa High ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ponderosa High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ponderosa High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Buckeye Elementary
Shingle Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students · 2.4 km away
California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs Campus
Shingle Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
543 students · 2.7 km away
Rescue Elementary
Rescue · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students · 4.2 km away
Camerado Springs Middle
Cameron Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students · 5.7 km away
Blue Oak Elementary
Cameron Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students · 5.9 km away
Green Valley Elementary
Rescue · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 6.4 km away
Pleasant Grove Middle
Rescue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students · 7.5 km away
Indian Creek Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
392 students · 8.2 km away
Union Mine High
El Dorado · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students · 8.9 km away
Pacific Crest Academy
El Dorado · Charter high · Grades 9–12
117 students · 9.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ponderosa High a good school?
Ponderosa High has a Success Index (US) of 68.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #134 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ponderosa High rank in California?
Ponderosa High ranks #134 of 1,343 high schools in California and #3660 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ponderosa High?
Ponderosa High had 1,675 students in 2025.
Is Ponderosa High a elementary school or a high school?
Ponderosa High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ponderosa High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ponderosa High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.