- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parker, CO
Ponderosa High School
Federal NCES profile for Ponderosa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080345001341
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ponderosa High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 1,406
- students enrolled
Ponderosa High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ponderosa High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Ponderosa High School held near 1,424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 76.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 080345001341 · Parker, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,406 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Ponderosa High School held near 1,424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 76.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ponderosa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school
Ponderosa High School
1,406 students
What this shows Ponderosa High School reports 1,406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ponderosa High School compares
Ponderosa High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,406 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,406
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Colorado - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Ponderosa High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ponderosa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ponderosa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- 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 (~1,406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ponderosa High School
How many students attend Ponderosa High School?
Ponderosa High School has 1,406 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parker, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,402 (2022-23) → 1,424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa High School is 18.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ponderosa High School?
The largest demographic group at Ponderosa High School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Parker, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ponderosa High School?
Ponderosa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ponderosa High School rank among high schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Ponderosa High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Parker, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Ponderosa High School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.