Ponderosa High School

Ponderosa High School is an alternative high school located in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County. The school is situated at 2384 N. Steves Blvd. and serves students in grades 9 through 12.

With an enrollment of 76 students, Ponderosa High School offers a personalized learning environment, thanks to its student-teacher ratio of 25.3:1 and three full-time equivalent teachers. Academically, Ponderosa High School has a MySchoolScout Rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks 1543rd out of 2029 schools in Arizona, placing it in the 24th percentile. The school's academic score is 4.5 out of 10, and test performance shows that 25% of students are proficient in both ELA/Reading and Math.

While these scores indicate room for improvement, Ponderosa High School focuses on providing support and resources to help students reach their full potential. The school is located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $73,765 and a median home value of $438,100. The area is well-educated, with 46% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is relatively low at 10.5%.

Ponderosa High School is nestled in a small city setting, offering students a close-knit community atmosphere.

With an enrollment of 76 students, Ponderosa High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa High School is 25.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.