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#833 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 42% in state

Ponderosa High School

High School · Coconino County Accommodation School District (10386) · Flagstaff, AZ

A Coconino County Accommodation School District (10386) high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2384 N. Steves Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 44.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate44.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.3:1
District spending per student$20,664

Students at Ponderosa High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2014–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 7 years
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)

Based on 13 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Ponderosa High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High2,706/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flagstaff), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,486

Median home value

$464,100

Median rent

$1,611/mo

College educated

44.3%

Homeownership

63.2%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ccasd Online InstructionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi16Compare →
Northland Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.36–120.7 mi645Compare →
Flagstaff Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privateK–121.1 mi244Compare →
Coconino High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–121.2 mi1,506Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Coconino County Accommodation School District (10386)

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$20,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Ponderosa High School is listed in Coconino County Accommodation School District (10386); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ponderosa High School

Ponderosa High School is a public high school in Flagstaff, AZ, part of Coconino County Accommodation School District (10386), serving approximately 76 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #833 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ponderosa High School

What grades does Ponderosa High School serve?

Ponderosa High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ponderosa High School?

Ponderosa High School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa High School is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ponderosa High School rank in AZ?

Ponderosa High School ranks #833 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Ponderosa High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ponderosa High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Ponderosa High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponderosa High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Ponderosa High School a charter school?

No, Ponderosa High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ponderosa High School a Title I school?

No, Ponderosa High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
76
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Coconino County
4-Year Graduation
44.5%
Area population (ZIP 86004)
36,893
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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