Ponderosa High
3661 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682-9435
Summary
Ponderosa High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
75.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
54.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 54.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 203/1,596 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 161/1,596 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,675 |
| Low-Income Students | 315 (18.8%) |
| English Learners | 30 (1.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.8 points from last year and rose 3.1 points over the full period. Math rose 4.9 points from last year and rose 6.1 points over the full period.
•Math +6.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
75.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
54.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Ponderosa High compare within the district?
Ponderosa High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in El Dorado Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ponderosa High rank in California?
Ponderosa High ranks No. 203 of 1,596 in reading and No. 161 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Ponderosa High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 62.7% meet the reading standard and 44.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ponderosa High compare with other schools in El Dorado County?
Ponderosa High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in El Dorado County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El Dorado CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa HighThis school | 54.3% | 75.7% |
| El Dorado High | 27.0% | 53.7% |
| Oak Ridge High | 63.5% | 71.5% |
