How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pacific Crest Academy | Ponderosa High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | El Dorado, CA | Shingle Springs, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 117 | 1,675 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 22.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Pacific Crest Academy | Ponderosa High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,815 | $14,815 |
| District | El Dorado Union High | El Dorado Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pacific Crest Academy | Ponderosa High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.2% | 67.9% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% | 20.1% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.4% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pacific Crest Academy | Ponderosa High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 234:1 | 418.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.4% | 20.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.