Very Good
#3456 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Ponderosa High
High School · EL Dorado Union High · Shingle Springs, CA
An EL Dorado Union High high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3661 Ponderosa Rd., Shingle Springs, CA 95682
- Math 48% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ponderosa High score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ponderosa High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,621
Median home value
$682,100
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95682; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studia NovaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 3.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Roundtree AcadamyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 4.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| EL Dorado HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,195 | Compare → |
| Independence ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 102 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
EL Dorado Union High
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ponderosa High is listed in El Dorado Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ponderosa High
Ponderosa High is a public high school in Shingle Springs, CA, part of EL Dorado Union High, serving approximately 1,689 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,456 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ponderosa High
What grades does Ponderosa High serve?
Ponderosa High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ponderosa High?
Ponderosa High has an enrollment of approximately 1,689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa High is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ponderosa High rank in CA?
Ponderosa High ranks #3,456 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ponderosa High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ponderosa High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponderosa High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ponderosa High a charter school?
No, Ponderosa High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ponderosa High a Title I school?
No, Ponderosa High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponderosa High?
17.8% of students at Ponderosa High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (530) 677-2281
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95682)
- 29,249
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 95682; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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