- Enrollment
- 2,346
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shingle Springs, CA
Ponderosa High
Federal NCES profile for Ponderosa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061207001344
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ponderosa High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Shingle Springs · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ponderosa High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ponderosa High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Shingle Springs, CA.
School address
District: El Dorado Union High · California
NCES ID 061207001344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Ponderosa High held near 1,689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.3 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 061207001344 · Shingle Springs, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,675 enr · 23.3:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Ridge High (2,346 students)
Ponderosa High held near 1,689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.3 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ponderosa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Ridge High
Oak Ridge High
2,346 students
- This school
Ponderosa High
1,675 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,135 students
- Union Mine Hig
Union Mine High
1,033 students
- Pacific Crest 117
Pacific Crest Academy
117 students
- Independence C 104
Independence Continuation
104 students
What this shows Ponderosa High reports 1,675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ponderosa High compares
Ponderosa High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,675 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,675
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,669
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Ponderosa High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for El Dorado Union High reports $14,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ponderosa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Mine High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacific Crest Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ponderosa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ponderosa High
How many students attend Ponderosa High?
Ponderosa High has 1,675 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shingle Springs, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,648 (2022-23) → 1,689 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa High is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ponderosa High?
16.1% of students at Ponderosa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ponderosa High?
The largest demographic group at Ponderosa High is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Shingle Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ponderosa High?
Ponderosa High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ponderosa High rank among public schools in Shingle Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Ponderosa High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Shingle Springs, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shingle Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in El Dorado Union High?
Besides Ponderosa High, El Dorado Union High also operates Oak Ridge High (2,346 students), El Dorado High (1,135 students), and Union Mine High (1,033 students). See the El Dorado Union High district page for the complete list.