Ponderosa High vs Union Mine High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponderosa High
Shingle Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students
Union Mine High
El Dorado · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
| Measure | Ponderosa High Shingle Springs, California | Union Mine High El Dorado, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,343 | #298 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3660 of 16,910 | #6764 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,675 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 43% |
| city | Shingle Springs | El Dorado |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 56.2).
- •Ponderosa High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Ponderosa High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Ponderosa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 37.3%).
- •Union Mine High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.3).
- •Ponderosa High is the larger school with 1,675 students compared with 1,033.
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 Ponderosa High better than Union Mine High?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa High ranks higher (68.6 vs 56.2 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 Ponderosa High and Union Mine High?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Shingle Springs and El Dorado in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponderosa High: 1,675. Union Mine High: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponderosa High and Union Mine High rank in California?
Ponderosa High is 134th of 1,343 and Union Mine High is 298th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).