Hawthorne High vs Ponderosa High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 577 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne High
Hawthorne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students
Ponderosa High
Shingle Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students
| Measure | Hawthorne High Hawthorne, California | Ponderosa High Shingle Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #969 of 1,343 | #134 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14281 of 16,910 | #3660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,675 | 1,675 |
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 1,675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 59% |
| city | Hawthorne | Shingle Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 25.5).
- •Ponderosa High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 15%).
- •Ponderosa High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Ponderosa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 80%).
- •Hawthorne High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.3).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hawthorne High better than Ponderosa High?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa High ranks higher (68.6 vs 25.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hawthorne High and Ponderosa High?
About 577 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Shingle Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne High: 1,675. Ponderosa High: 1,675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne High and Ponderosa High rank in California?
Hawthorne High is 969th of 1,343 and Ponderosa High is 134th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).