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Ponderosa High

El Dorado Union High · El Dorado County · 3661 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682-9435

(530) 677-2281 · bruin.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/

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9/10
#215
Rank 215 out of 1,227
Top 17%
English Language Arts8/10 · #250 · 80th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #212 · 83rd percentile
Science9/10 · #207 · 84th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ponderosa High sits in the rolling foothills of Shingle Springs, a laid-back El Dorado County community that feels a world away from Sacramento's suburban sprawl despite being just a short drive down Highway 50. The school puts up strong numbers across English, math, and science, making it a solid choice for families who want rigorous academics without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some bigger metro schools. It's the kind of place that appeals to families drawn to the foothills lifestyle — spacious properties, a tight-knit community feel, and a school that reflects the grounded, no-nonsense character of the area.

Student Demographics

350 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
237 (68%)
Hispanic
74 (21%)
Multiple Races
13 (4%)
Asian
11 (3%)
Filipino
11 (3%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners11 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged57 (16%)
Students with Disabilities44 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,675
Enrollment
72.5
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.6
Administrators (FTE)
23.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

18
AP Courses
offered
25%
AP Participation
of students
412
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Bruins · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

26
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
Alpine Skiing/SnowboardingBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1807 · 18th percentile

19 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.