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Ponder High School

Ponder ISD · Denton County · 300 W BAILEY, Ponder, TX 76259

(940)479-8312

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9/10
#242
Rank 242 out of 1,276
Top 19%
English Language Arts8/10 · #302 · 78th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #222 · 83rd percentile
Science8/10 · #336 · 73rd percentile

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School Overview

Ponder High School sits in the heart of a small North Texas town that still feels like classic rural Texas, even as Denton County's rapid growth edges closer every year. Families who want a tight-knit community where their kids are known by name — not just a number — tend to thrive here, and the school's strong math and English scores show that small-town doesn't mean settling for less. It's a good fit for families who want a quieter pace of life while still staying within reach of the DFW Metroplex.

Student Demographics

301 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
164 (54%)
Hispanic
113 (38%)
African American
9 (3%)
Other
15 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners49 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged119 (40%)
Students with Disabilities28 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

536
Enrollment
42.4
Teachers (FTE)
12.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)