Overview
Ponderosa High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Shingle Springs, California. The school enrolls 1,675 students. It is part of the El Dorado Union High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictEl Dorado Union High
County6017
CityShingle Springs
ZIP95682
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061207001344
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,675
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino17.5%
Black / African American4.0%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native71.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races5.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %18%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)