Excellent
#80 of 967 schools in NE
Top 8% in state
Ponca High School
High School · Ponca Public Schools · Ponca, NE
A high school in Ponca, NE where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
505 3RD ST PO BOX 568, Ponca, NE 68770
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ponca High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ponca 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average252/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$66,250
Median home value
$205,600
Median rent
$684/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Ponca Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ponca High School is listed in PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ponca High School
Ponca High School is a public high school in Ponca, NE, part of Ponca Public Schools, serving approximately 203 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ponca High School
What grades does Ponca High School serve?
Ponca High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ponca High School?
Ponca High School has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponca High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponca High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ponca High School rank in NE?
Ponca High School ranks #80 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Ponca High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ponca High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Ponca High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponca High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ponca High School a charter school?
No, Ponca High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ponca High School a Title I school?
No, Ponca High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponca High School?
20.7% of students at Ponca High School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dixon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (402) 755-5701
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 68770)
- 1,387
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 68770; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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